Innovative Kaiako: Collaborative Teacher (Years 1–8)

Te Kura O Take Kārara; Otago; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Kura O Take Kārara in Otago is seeking a passionate, innovative teacher for a full-time fixed-term maternity leave position from 26 January 2027 to 25 January 2028. The role covers Primary and Intermediate (Years 1–8) with Certificated teaching responsibilities.

You will bring up-to-date curriculum knowledge, a collaborative ethos, and the ability to support diverse learners, delivering literacy and mathematics programmes while fostering a child-centered, community-connected learning

Qualifications

• Passionate, innovative, and future-focused teaching.
• Year 1–8 primary/intermediate curriculum knowledge.
• Ability to support diverse learners in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a balanced literacy framework and a rich mathematics programme.
• Create engaging, play-based and inquiry-driven learning experiences.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Te Kura O Take Kārara in Otago is seeking a passionate, innovative teacher for a full-time fixed-term maternity leave position from 26 January 2027 to 25 January 2028. The role covers Primary and Intermediate (Years 1–8) with Certificated teaching responsibilities.

You will bring up-to-date curriculum knowledge, a collaborative ethos, and the ability to support diverse learners, delivering literacy and mathematics programmes while fostering a child-centered, community-connected learning