Classroom Teacher – Year 1 to 4

Kumara School; West Coast; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Kumara School on the beautiful West Coast invites applications for a part-time, fixed-term Certificated teacher for Years 1–8. The appointment is up to 0.5 FTE, with a start date of 28 January 2027 and an end date of 27 January 2028 (board-approved leave).

We are a small, well-resourced school with a dedicated team and engaged community. Applicants should have up-to-date curriculum knowledge, strong literacy and numeracy skills, and a commitment to high expectations and ongoing student

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in Years 1–8 is preferred.
• Up-to-date curriculum knowledge.
• Strong literacy and numeracy foundations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a diverse programme across Years 1–8.
• Collaborate with staff to support learner achievement.
• Contribute to school community activities and events.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Literacy focus

Numeracy focus

Team collaboration

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.5, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Board approved 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

Golden opportunity on the beautiful West Coast. We seek a highly motivated teacher to join our small, dedicated team for the 2027 school year. The school is set in stunning scenery with a rich heritage. The school is well-resourced, with great facilities, and is supported by an engaged community and a supportive Board of Trustees; students enjoy a positive learning environment where they can develop and grow into lifelong learners. The appointee will have proven, up-to-date curriculum knowledge with strengths in literacy and numeracy. Applicants must be committed to high expectations for all learners and focused on student achievement.

Physical address:
68 Fifth Street, Kumara