Classroom Teacher

Waihopai School; Southland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Waihopai School invites applications for a Full-Time, Fixed-Term Certificated teacher for years 1–8. The position is likely to be in the junior school and teaching level will be confirmed.

Start Date: 28 January 2027; End Date: 24 September 2027 (Maternity Leave). Applicants should be proficient in the refreshed NZ curriculum, with strengths in literacy and maths, and be committed to ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the refreshed curriculum.
• Strengths in structured literacy and maths.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Join a vibrant professional learning community and collaborate with colleagues.
• Teach across Years 1–8 as part of the junior school team.
• Contribute to the school’s positive, reflective teaching culture.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Structured literacy

Mathematics proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching certification

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 24/09/2027 (Maternity Leave)

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

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with positive energy, who enjoys collaboration with others, is reflective in their practice and has a strong work ethic.

Applicants should:

• have a sound knowledge of the refreshed curriculum
• have strengths in structured literacy and maths
• be committed to furthering their own professional learning and development.

Being a team player is an important part of this role as you will be joining a vibrant professional learning community.

Teaching level to be confirmed but likely to be in the junior school. Position starts Term 1 2027.