Junior Teacher - Potential Leadership Opportunites

Newbury School; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newbury School in Whanganui invites applications for a permanent, full-time teacher to join our junior team (Year 1/2 or Year 3/4) in 2027. We seek passionate, learner-centred educators who will build strong relationships with kaiako, tamariki and whānau, design effective learning environments, and collaborate across the school while integrating technology to support progress.

Join a community-focused kura that values reflective practice, blended learning, and (Te reo Māori) responsiveness,

Qualifications

• Committed to culturally responsive and inclusive practices.
• Strong knowledge of NZ Curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
• Able to build positive relationships with students, whānau and staff.
• Proven ability to design and deliver engaging lessons.
• Willingness to collaborate and participate in team planning.
• Open to feedback and reflective practice.
• Experience with blended learning approaches.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 1/2 or Year 3/4 in a primary setting.
• Create engaging, inclusive lessons across core subjects.
• Collaborate with kaiako and whānau to support progress.
• Incorporate technology to enhance learning.
• Commit to ongoing professional learning.

Skills

Relational teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Collaborative teamwork

Blended learning

Technology integration

Lesson planning

Job description

Full time, Permanent

Primary and intermediate (Years 1-8) / kura tuatahi
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
Potential Team Leader Position

Are you our next effective, reliable, hard-working, and relational teacher? Join Newbury School in 2027, starting term 1.

Newbury School is looking for an exceptional teacher for our junior team - Year 1/2 or Year 3/4.

We are seeking applications from passionate, learner-centred educators who are excited by the unique opportunity to work alongside our kaiako, tamariki, and whānau. We expect you will be able to create strong relationships, design and deliver an effective learning environment, work and teach collaboratively, and be immersed in life at Newbury School.

Will you:

• Spark learners' imagination and develop a love of learning?
• Have a great sense of humour and be able to show that you can build positive relationships with learners, whānau and our team?
• Be reflective about your practice and open to feedback?
• Jump on the Newbury waka?

Successful applicants will:

• use culturally responsive and inclusive practices
• have a positive understanding of effective teaching and learning
• utilise evidence based approaches to support learning for all
• have a commitment to anytime, anywhere blended learning opportunities
• have an excellent knowledge of the NZ Curriculum and credibility as an effective educator
• show high levels of personal integrity and a commitment to the identified values of the school
• be a positive team member
• have a commitment to ongoing learning
• bring their own passions into the learning environment
• work collaboratively in teams
• be committed to building strong relationships with our children, their whānau, and the wider community
• have an ability to effectively integrate technology as a tool to enhance progress.

Permanent full-time teaching position.

Applications close at 3.30pm on 2 October.