Junior School Classroom Teacher — Literacy & Math Focus

Waihopai School; Southland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Waihopai School invites applications for a Full-Time, Fixed-Term Certificated teacher for years 1–8. The position is likely to be in the junior school and teaching level will be confirmed.

Start Date: 28 January 2027; End Date: 24 September 2027 (Maternity Leave). Applicants should be proficient in the refreshed NZ curriculum, with strengths in literacy and maths, and be committed to ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the refreshed curriculum.
• Strengths in structured literacy and maths.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Join a vibrant professional learning community and collaborate with colleagues.
• Teach across Years 1–8 as part of the junior school team.
• Contribute to the school’s positive, reflective teaching culture.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Structured literacy

Mathematics proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching certification

Job description

Waihopai School invites applications for a Full-Time, Fixed-Term Certificated teacher for years 1–8. The position is likely to be in the junior school and teaching level will be confirmed.

Start Date: 28 January 2027; End Date: 24 September 2027 (Maternity Leave). Applicants should be proficient in the refreshed NZ curriculum, with strengths in literacy and maths, and be committed to ongoing professional learning.