Intermediate (Years 7 - 8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Balmacewen Intermediate; Otago; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Balmacewen Intermediate in Dunedin invites a caring, collaborative Certificated teacher to join our school team for the 2027 year in a full-time, permanent capacity.

You will teach Intermediate (Years 7–8) with strong curriculum knowledge, explicit teaching practices and a focus on student confidence. Our ideal candidate values Perseverance, Excellence, Respect and Kindness and builds strong partnerships with tamariki, whānau and staff.

Qualifications

• Bring experience and expertise in an intermediate school.
• Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and expertise in the science of learning and explicit teaching practices.
• Deliver structured, high-impact, and connected learning experiences that engage students and build foundational knowledge and confidence.
• Embody our core values: Perseverance, Excellence, Respect, Kindness
• Build strong, relational partnerships with tamariki, colleagues, and whānau to support every learner to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Teach Intermediate (Years 7–8) / kura tuatahi.
• Deliver high-quality teaching across key learning areas with explicit instruction and assessment.

Job description

Intermediate (Years 7 - 8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Full time, Permanent

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

Uniquely situated in Whakaari in the shadow of Whānau Paki Mauka, the tranquility of Kaikārae Awa and the kinship of Āraiteuru Marae, Balmacewen Intermediate is a school where a shared journey with colleagues and students takes place.

‘Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, ka ora e te iwi’ - with your knowledge and my knowledge the basket will be full.

We seek a caring, collaborative, and enthusiastic teacher to join our school team in a full-time, permanent position for the 2027 school year.

Our ideal candidate will

• Bring experience and expertise in an intermediate school.
• Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and expertise in the science of learning and explicit teaching practices.
• Deliver structured, high-impact, and connected learning experiences that engage students and build foundational knowledge and confidence.
• Embody our core values: Perseverance, Excellence, Respect, Kindness
• Build strong, relational partnerships with tamariki, colleagues, and whānau to support every learner to thrive.