Junior Teacher – new entrant to Year 4 (composite class)

Bunnythorpe School; Bunnythorpe; On-site; NZD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming team

Small-school environment

Bush reserve on-site for bush days

Professional development opportunities

Localised curriculum

Job summary

Bunnythorpe School in New Zealand is seeking a enthusiastic and motivated junior teacher for term 1, 2027. The school offers a supportive, collaborative team with small-school advantages and strong community connections.

The successful candidate will be NZ-trained with current registration, enjoy working in a multi-level junior classroom, and be open to BSLA and NUMICON approaches or willing to learn. The role emphasizes relationships with learners and whānau and active contribution to school

Qualifications

• Must be NZ-trained and hold current NZ teacher registration and practising certificate.
• Experience in junior multi-level classrooms is preferred.
• Knowledge of BSLA and NUMICON is advantageous or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Teach junior learners in a multi-level classroom, fostering inclusive learning.
• Build positive relationships with learners, whānau and colleagues.
• Contribute to all aspects of school life and participate in professional growth.
• Collaborate with the team to create an engaging localised curriculum.

Education

NZ teacher registration and practising certificate

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated junior teacher to join our team at Bunnythorpe School in term 1, 2027.

We are a small, well-resourced semi-rural school with a supportive, collaborative team and a strong sense of community. We pride ourselves on knowing our learners well, building positive relationships and providing engaging learning opportunities that help every child thrive.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• is New Zealand-trained and holds a current NZ teacher registration and practising certificate
• has effective teaching practices in the junior school in a multi-level classroom
• has sound pedagogical knowledge in all areas of the Curriculum, however, experience in Better Start to Literacy Approach (BSLA) and NUMICON (or a willingness to learn) would be advantageous.
• builds positive, inclusive relationships with learners, whānau and colleagues
• is enthusiastic, flexible and willing to contribute to all aspects of our school
• values collaboration, and creating a positive learning environment.

What we offer

• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative team.
• Well-equipped classrooms and quality teaching resources.
• Small-school opportunities to really know and make a difference for every learner.
• A positive rural school environment with strong community connections.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Enviroschool opportunities with an on-site bush reserve for bush days.
• Localised curriculum.

If you are passionate about giving our youngest learners a great start to their schooling, we would love to hear from you!