Classroom teacher

Dipton School; Southland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural primary school is seeking a full-time Classroom Teacher for the 2026 school year, ideal for both beginning and experienced teachers. The role involves teaching primary and intermediate students across various subjects. The school offers strong community support and potential housing assistance. Candidates should have certification and a passion for education.

Benefits

Community support

Potential housing assistance

Qualifications

• Must be a certificated teacher qualified to teach Years 1-8.
• Suitable for beginning teachers.
• Flexibility in class level based on strengths.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary and intermediate students.
• Contribute to a positive school community.
• Engage in roll growth initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Certified teacher

Job description

Dipton School Southland

Classroom teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 02/02/2026, End Date: 21/12/2026 (Roll growth )

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Suitable for beginning teachers

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Due to roll growth, our supportive, fun and rewarding rural school also has a full-time, fixed-term position for the 2026 school year.

We are extremely excited to be able to grow to 3 full-time classrooms in 2026. We require a skilled teacher who also has the personal qualities to be a valued and important part of our staff and wider community. Whether you are a beginning teacher, or someone with experience looking for a change, this is a great opportunity to teach in a school, and an area, that will welcome and support you 100%.

There may be flexibility with the class level, so please tell us where your strengths lay, and anything else that would help us decide if you are a good fit for our team in 2026.

The Board may be able to assist you with finding housing if you are relocating to the area.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Gordon Caddie
1935 South Hill End Road, RD 1
[e-mail]
[phone]

Vacancy reference #: 1HApaU

School details

Type: Full Primary
Authority: State
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 49
Website: http://www.schoolground.co.nz/dipton

School number: 3943
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Physical address:
1935 South Hillend-Dipton Road, Dipton

Postal Address:
1935 South Hillend-Dipton Road RD 1, Dipton, 9791