Joyful Junior School Teacher: Playful Learning & Structured Literacy

Ohinewai School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohinewai School in New Zealand is seeking a Certificated teacher for primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) to join our junior programme. The role blends Learning Through Play with explicit teaching and starts 28 January 2027 on a fixed-term basis.

We value warm relationships with tamariki and whānau, inclusive classrooms, and collaboration. Experience with BSLA/structured literacy and Numicon Mathematics is advantageous, but a willingness to learn is equally important.

Qualifications

• Builds warm, positive relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Committed to high-quality literacy and maths teaching.
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Builds warm, positive relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Creates an engaging, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Understands the importance of play in supporting children's learning and development.
• Is committed to high-quality structured literacy and mathematics teaching.
• Is collaborative, flexible and willing to contribute to wider school life.
• Has high expectations while recognising and responding to individual learning needs.
• Brings enthusiasm, initiative and a sense of fun to their teaching.

Skills

Relationship-building

Structured literacy

Team collaboration

Play-based learning

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Ohinewai School in New Zealand is seeking a Certificated teacher for primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) to join our junior programme. The role blends Learning Through Play with explicit teaching and starts 28 January 2027 on a fixed-term basis.

We value warm relationships with tamariki and whānau, inclusive classrooms, and collaboration. Experience with BSLA/structured literacy and Numicon Mathematics is advantageous, but a willingness to learn is equally important.