Kaiako/Teacher

Hāwea Flat School; Hāwea Flat; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hāwea Flat School in Otago invites applications for an experienced primary teacher to join from Term 1, 2027. The role is likely in the junior school and may shift to fit the school's needs. We seek a candidate who values inclusive practice, explicit instruction, and literacy/maths focus.

Our community prioritises wellbeing, strong core values, and a lifelong love of learning. Leadership opportunities exist for the right candidate, with roles tailored to strengths and passions.

Qualifications

• Inclusive practitioner with understanding of neurodivergence and ability to support all learners.
• Strong skills in multi-level classroom teaching and explicit instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues.
• Flexible, growth-minded educator eager to innovate and engage with outdoor learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver teaching and learning programmes that incorporate play and outdoor environments.
• Tailor roles and responsibilities to strengths and passions of successful candidates.
• Utilise the incredible school environment to extend learning beyond the four walls of the classroom.
• Contribute to a warm, engaged, and supportive school community.

Skills

Inclusive practitioner

Neurodivergence awareness

Multi-level classroom

Explicit instruction

Literacy instruction

Mathematics instruction

Interpersonal skills

Relationships with whānau

Growth mindset

Job description

Due to one of our incredible teachers heading off on a new adventure we are on the hunt for another superstar to join our team from the start of Term 1, 2027.

This position is likely to be in the junior school, however, as school organisation is yetto be finalised, we are open to shuffling our team in order to get the candidate that best fits our school. This position is only suitable for experienced primary school teachers.

Our school boasts a strong sense of identity, pride, and belonging. We are committed to fostering academic success, strong core values, and a lifelong love of learning. Steeped in history while actively embracing the future, we prioritise wellbeing and provide an inclusive environment for all learners.

What we offer:

• A warm, highly engaged, and supportive community.
• A teaching environment that champions foundational learning, rich outdoor experiences, and authentic educational opportunities.
• Leadership opportunities are available for the right applicants seeking to step up.
• Positions and responsibilities will be tailored to suit the specific strengths and passions of successful candidates.

Ideal candidate:

• An inclusive practitioner with a solid understanding of neurodivergence, dedicated to ensuring all students thrive.
• Demonstrates strengths in multi-level classroom teaching and explicit instruction, using structured approaches to literacy and mathematics.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues.
• Well-organised, flexible, eager to learn, and willing to think outside the box.

• Develops and delivers teaching and learning programmes that incorporate play as a medium for learning and champions the use of our incredible environment, taking learning outside of the 4 walls of the classroom.
• Will see this opportunity as more than just a job.
• Has a growth mindset and great sense of humour is essential!