Kaiako丨Classroom Teacher 2027

Te Kura O Take Kārara; Otago; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Kura O Take Kārara in Otago is seeking a passionate, innovative teacher for a full-time fixed-term maternity leave position from 26 January 2027 to 25 January 2028. The role covers Primary and Intermediate (Years 1–8) with Certificated teaching responsibilities.

You will bring up-to-date curriculum knowledge, a collaborative ethos, and the ability to support diverse learners, delivering literacy and mathematics programmes while fostering a child-centered, community-connected learning

Qualifications

• Passionate, innovative, and future-focused teaching.
• Year 1–8 primary/intermediate curriculum knowledge.
• Ability to support diverse learners in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a balanced literacy framework and a rich mathematics programme.
• Create engaging, play-based and inquiry-driven learning experiences.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 26/01/2027, End Date: 25/01/2028 (Maternity Leave)

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

We are looking for a passionate, innovative, and future-focused teacher who thrives in a collaborative learning environment where everyone matters. Building strong relationships and maintaining a child-centered approach to teaching and learning are top priorities for us, and we seek dedicated professionals eager to work alongside a fabulous, supportive team. The successful applicant will bring up-to-date curriculum knowledge, a commitment to shared practice, and the ability to effectively support diverse learners.

Our schoolwide practices are grounded in intentional play pedagogy that are developmentally appropriate cultivating core competencies and learner dispositions. We deliver a balanced, multi-faceted literacy framework alongside a rich mathematics programme that blends explicit instruction with discourse-driven inquiry routines. Embedded in our local community, our curriculum empowers students to be connected, courageous, and caring about where their feet stand all within a collaborative culture focused on shared purpose and capability building.

How do these core approaches resonate with your teaching philosophy and experiences?

For further information about the school, visit our school website.

We look forward to receiving your application.