Fixed term Scale A Teacher

New River Primary; Southland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New River Primary in Southland, New Zealand, invites applications for a full-time Certificated teacher to cover maternity leave from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. The role spans Years 1–8, teaching a broad range of subjects, including English, health and physical education, maths and statistics, science, social sciences, technology, te reo Māori and the arts.

We seek a passionate, reflective educator who is calm, collaborative and responsive to feedback.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher with experience teaching in a junior classroom (flexible).
• Strong literacy and/or numeracy skills.
• Demonstrate sound behaviour management and positive relationships with children.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Team player who is open to learn and receive feedback.
• Works well with and supports others.
• Knows the importance of forming strong relationships with children, staff and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Join our team for 2027 at New River Primary; you will be welcomed by a supportive team and work with amazing tamariki.
• Teach across Years 1–8 in English, Health and physical education, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts.
• Collaborate with staff to plan engaging and inclusive learning experiences across the curriculum.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Feedback oriented

Relationship building

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Maternity leave)

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

We are looking for a teacher to join our team for 2027. You will be welcomed into a supportive team and work with amazing tamariki.

This position is for a passionate, reflective teacher. We seek applicants who are:

• certificated and have experience teaching in a junior classroom (flexible)
• have strengths in literacy and/or numeracy
• demonstrate sound behaviour management skills and relate positively to children.
• have strong interpersonal skills
• demonstrate that they are a team player
• is open to learn and receive feedback
• who works well with and supports others
• know the importance of and can form strong relationships with children, staff and whānau.