Junior Teacher

Omarama School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teaching Bonding Scheme

Job summary

Omarama School in Canterbury is seeking a teacher for a job-share post with the teaching principal. Join a small rural U1 school of about 34 students with two classes (Year 1–4 and Year 5–8) and a supportive community, offering you a relaxed rural lifestyle.

Candidates with strengths in iDeal structured literacy, DMIC and Te Ao Māori are welcome; experience preferred. The role includes contributing to a vibrant school community and may involve teaching across year levels.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching across year groups in a primary setting.
• Willingness to live in Omarama and contribute to a rural community.
• Interest or experience in Te Ao Māori is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teach across two classes (Year 1–4 and Year 5–8).
• Collaborate with the teaching principal and school staff.
• Support school community activities and fundraising.

Skills

Outdoor education

Community engagement

Flexible teaching

Education

Qualified teacher

Job description

If you love the outdoors, you could be skiing, kayaking, cycling the A20, exploring the mountains, fishing, walking, camping or simply enjoying the incredible high-country landscape. Omarama has all of this at your doorstop, alongside all basic amenities that support families living in a small rural community.

This is a job share position with the teaching principal. We are looking for a teacher that would love to call Omarama home whilst enjoying all the benefits of rural living. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers.

Omarama School is a small rural U1 school, with a roll of approximately 34 students. Currently we have 2 classes operating (Year 1 to4 and Year 5 to 8). We have a strong Board, an excellent Friends of School fundraising team, supportive parent community and positive connection with the wider school community.

Omarama is 1 hour 20 min from Oamaru and Cromwell, 2 hours 40 min from Dunedin, 2 hours 15 min from Queenstown and 3 hours 50 min from Christchurch. Although this location is rural we are virtually on the crossroads to everywhere.

We are seeking someone who believes in the potential of all students and is committed to making a positive contribution to our amazing school. If you love the outdoors, enjoy a relaxed and fun atmosphere, then this may the school for you. Strengths and experience in iDeal structured literacy, DMIC and Te Ao Māori would be an advantage. We welcome new ideas and proactive initiatives that will enhance our rural school environment.

This position qualifies for the Teaching Bonding Scheme. The eligible teacher recruited into this vacancy will receive annual payments accumulating to a maximum of $40,000 (before tax) after 5 years. Payments are prorated according to a teacher’s FTTE.

Teacher Bonding Scheme