Junior school kaiako

Riwaka School; Nelson; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Nelson is seeking a passionate teacher to join their team. The successful candidate will focus on teaching students in Years 1-3, committed to culturally-responsive practices and collaboration with families. This full-time position offers support and growth in a positive learning environment, starting term 1, 2026.

Benefits

Supportive teaching team

Positive culture of professional growth

Enthusiastic learners

Qualifications

• A commitment to culturally-responsive teaching practices.
• Experience in teaching structured learning sequences (BSLA and Maths No Problem) is advantageous.
• Willingness to embrace and contribute to the school's vision.

Responsibilities

• Teach across multiple subjects for Years 1-3.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage with families.
• Support and encourage the learning community.

Skills

Experience in teaching Years 1–3

Culturally-responsive pedagogy

Understanding of the science of learning

Collaboration with whānau

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Overview

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 15/12/2026 (Long-term leave)

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

About the role

Riwaka School seeks a passionate, creative kaiako to join our Junior, Te Puna, team. If you thrive when part of a supportive team, have strengths across the curriculum and teach using culturally-responsive relational pedagogy, we would like to hear from you!

We are looking for a teacher who

• Has experience teaching in Y1–3 and flourishes when working in partnership with whānau
• Is committed to teaching to the North East and culturally-responsive pedagogy
• Understands the science of learning, experience in teaching using structured scope and sequences is advantageous (BSLA and Maths No Problem)
• Will show commitment to our schools’ vision 'Connected to Community, Nurtured to Grow, Empowered to Flourish' and AWHI attributes.

We offer

• A supportive teaching and leadership team who are committed to best outcomes for tamariki and kaiako
• A positive culture of visible learning, professional growth and collaboration
• Enthusiastic, creative and curious learners who are keen to learn.

The position begins term 1, 2026.

How to apply

Please contact the school office for an application pack.

Postal Address: 20 School Road RD 3, Motueka, 7198