Classroom teacher

Arrowtown School; Otago; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern primary school in Otago, New Zealand seeks a passionate teacher for Years 1–8. Join a collaborative team focused on structured literacy and mathematics, cultural responsiveness, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, committed educators dedicated to fostering positive relationships in the school community.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students and staff.
• Strong commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students, whānau, and staff.
• Contribute to structured literacy and mathematics development.
• Honor cultural responsiveness and promote wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to professional development

Collaborative skills

Education

Teaching certification

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our collaborative and forward-thinking teaching team in 2026. Arrowtown School’s mission is to deliver the gold standard of primary school education in Aotearoa New Zealand, and we are looking for a passionate educator to join us on this journey.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher who will:

• Build meaningful and positive relationships with students, whānau, and staff.
• Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Show a strong commitment to their own professional development and learning.
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment—experience, or a willingness to work this way is essential.

Our strategic priorities

Our kura is focused on providing a rich and effective learning environment. We are seeking a teacher who can contribute to our strategic priorities:

• Structured literacy development: A systematic and explicit approach to teaching reading and writing.
• Mathematics: Using the Maths No Problem framework to build deep conceptual understanding.
• Cultural responsiveness: Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embedding culturally sustaining practices.
• Positive behaviour for learning (PB4L): Fostering a positive, safe, and supportive school culture.
• Wellbeing: A genuine commitment to the wellbeing of both our students and staff.

Why Arrowtown School?

Nestled in historic Arrowtown, part of the stunning Wakatipu Basin, we are a modern, well-resourced full primary school with a roll of approximately 450 students. You will enjoy being part of a vibrant, supportive community and a professional team dedicated to making a difference.

Contact Information:

Physical address: 9 Chalmers Place, Arrowtown

Postal Address: PO Box 173, Arrowtown, 9351