Fixed-term Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher

Otumoetai Primary School; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Otumoetai Primary School seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative and self-motivated teacher to provide a positive, inclusive learning environment for Years 1–8. The successful candidate will be highly skilled and reflective, with excellent knowledge of the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum and a track record of building strong relationships with students, staff and whānau.

Knowledge of BSLA and/or The Code is desirable, and experience with Structured Literacy and Numeracy is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Certified teacher with strong knowledge of the NZ Curriculum.
• Experience using structured literacy and numeracy is an advantage.
• Capability to build positive relationships with students, staff and whānau.

Skills

Classroom management

Collaborative

Reflective practitioner

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Structured Literacy

Numeracy instruction

Positive relationships

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2027 (Fixed term for release for special project)

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 seek an enthusiastic, passionate, collaborative, friendly and self-motivated teacher who is able to provide a positive and inclusive learning environment for our ākonga.

The successful candidate must be a highly skilled and reflective practitioner. We are looking for a teacher who has an excellent knowledge of and experience in using the newly refreshed New Zealand Curriculum. Knowledge of BSLA and/or The Code and experience in teaching Structured Literacy and Numeracy would be an advantage. We want a teacher who has excellent classroom management skills and who has proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff and whānau.