Classroom Teacher - Literacy & NZ Curriculum Expert

Lepperton School; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lepperton School in Taranaki is seeking an experienced classroom teacher for a permanent, full-time Scale A position beginning Term 1, 2027. The year level will be negotiated to reflect the successful candidate’s strengths and interests.

We value literacy leadership, explicit reading and writing instruction, and Structured Literacy approaches. The successful applicant will join a collaborative team, be deeply committed to tauira learning, te reo Māori, and building strong relationships with

Qualifications

• We are seeking a teacher with strong literacy knowledge and proven ability to teach reading and writing.
• Experience with Structured Literacy approaches is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and te reo Māori is important.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary and intermediate students (Years 1–8) in English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts.
• Contribute to school-wide professional learning and collaborate with colleagues.
• Build positive relationships with ākonga and whānau and reflect on teaching practice.

Skills

Literacy expertise

Reading instruction

Team collaboration

Professional learning

Education

NZ teacher registration

Practising certificate

Job description

Lepperton School in Taranaki is seeking an experienced classroom teacher for a permanent, full-time Scale A position beginning Term 1, 2027. The year level will be negotiated to reflect the successful candidate’s strengths and interests.

We value literacy leadership, explicit reading and writing instruction, and Structured Literacy approaches. The successful applicant will join a collaborative team, be deeply committed to tauira learning, te reo Māori, and building strong relationships with