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

Bunnythorpe School; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunnythorpe School in New Zealand is seeking an enthusiastic junior teacher for term 1, 2027. The small semi-rural school values community, building positive relationships and providing engaging learning opportunities that help every child thrive.

You will be NZ-trained with current registration and practising certificate, with sound Pedagogical knowledge for a multi-level junior classroom. The role offers a supportive team, well-equipped classrooms and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• NZ-trained and registered teacher with current practising certificate.
• Experience in junior multi-level classroom teaching.
• Knowledge of Curriculum areas; BSLA or NUMICON an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging learning opportunities and support every learner to thrive.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and a collaborative team culture.

Skills

NZ teacher registration

Junior multi-level classroom

BSLA familiarity

NUMICON familiarity

Relationship building with learners/wh

Team collaboration

Education

NZ teacher registration

Job description

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About the role

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.

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

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full-time, Permanent

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts