Junior Scale A Teacher (Years 0–2) – Growth & Wellbeing

Brightwater School; Tasman; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwater School invites applications for a passionate Scale A teacher to join our junior school team in Term 1, 2027. This fixed-term role covers Year 1–8, with a focus on literacy, maths, science, languages, te reo Māori and The Arts.

Located in the Tasman district, we have 245 students and a warm, collaborative culture. Send your application highlighting PB4L experience, relational practice and a strengths-based approach to wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Certified teacher with NZ registration or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Years 1–8.
• Knowledge of PB4L (positive behaviour for learning).
• Strong planning, assessment and acceleration focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curricula across Years 1–8 with focus on literacy and maths.
• Build strong relationships with whānau and students.
• Collaborate with team to support student wellbeing and learning.
• Create a warm, engaging classroom environment.

Skills

Structured literacy

Structured maths

Team player

Culturally responsive

PB4L knowledge

Education

Certificated teacher credential

Job description

Brightwater School invites applications for a passionate Scale A teacher to join our junior school team in Term 1, 2027. This fixed-term role covers Year 1–8, with a focus on literacy, maths, science, languages, te reo Māori and The Arts.

Located in the Tasman district, we have 245 students and a warm, collaborative culture. Send your application highlighting PB4L experience, relational practice and a strengths-based approach to wellbeing.