Kaiako丨Classroom Teacher

Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau in Queenstown is seeking a dedicated teacher to join our growing kura at Hanley’s Farm. The role covers Years 1–8, with flexibility over year group placement and a start at the beginning of Term 1, 2027.

We value innovative, inclusive teaching, strong relationships with learners and the community, and the use of digital technologies to enrich learning. A collaborative team environment supports professional growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current New Zealand Certificated Teacher (or be registered) and be eligible to teach in NZ.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching and learning.
• Ability to integrate digital technologies to enrich learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach across primary to middle school (Year 1–8) in alignment with the NZ curriculum.
• Foster a positive school culture, wellbeing, and student growth.
• Collaborate with kaiako and whānau to support learners.

Education

Certificated teacher

Tools

EdTech tools

Job description

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

Are you a passionate, positive, creative, and open-minded teacher? Do you want to contribute to the ongoing development of a thriving school culture and curriculum in our kura at Hanley’s Farm, Queenstown?

Our kura, now in its fifth year, is continuing to experience rapid roll growth and we are excited to be advertising for a teacher to join our teaching team, commencing at the start of Term 1 2027. We are flexible regarding the year level for this position, and ask for you to state your preferred year group(s) in your application.

We are looking for an individual who is:

• Innovative, enthusiastic, and committed to inclusive teaching and learning practices.
• Passionate about fostering the growth and well-being of young people.
• Open to new ideas, dedicated to lifelong learning, and invested in their professional and personal development.
• Proactive in finding solutions and contributing positively to our school environment.
• A collaborative team member who thrives on working with others to achieve shared goals.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, learners, and the community.
• Skilled in leveraging digital technologies to enrich and transform learning experiences.
• Self-motivated, honest, and possesses a caring nature.

Our kura is a place where our vision (to gather, learn, and grow) and values, (Whanaungatanga - belonging, Kotahitanga - unity, and Manaakitanga - nurturing) are at the centre of all that we do for not only our learners but our kaiako as well.

If you are ready to take on a new career opportunity and be part of our team then we’d love to hear from you.