Kaiako/Teachers- 2 positions

Gleniti School; Timaru; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleniti School in Timaru invites applications for a Certificated teacher to teach primary and intermediate levels (Years 1–8). Suitable for beginning teachers, the role emphasizes enthusiasm, innovation, and a commitment to the school’s vision and values.

Training in Structured Literacy is an advantage and expectations include strong relational pedagogy and a welcoming classroom environment. Class placement will be confirmed for successful applicants; base salary is set by the relevant

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver core curriculum areas.
• Experience or training in Structured Literacy is an advantage.
• Commitment to vision, values and beliefs of the school.
• Strong relational pedagogy and ability to support diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the core curriculum to Years 1–8.
• Create engaging, exciting and fun learning experiences.
• Support the welfare and learning needs of all pupils.
• Maintain an attractive, well-structured classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a collaborative learning culture.

Skills

Structured Literacy

Relational pedagogy

Engaging learning

Team collaboration

Classroom environment

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Suitable for beginning teachers

Our positions require a person who has:

• enthusiasm, flair, and innovation
• the ability to make learning exciting, engaging, and fun for all students
• a commitment to our school’s vision statement, values, and beliefs
• proven experience in the delivery of core curriculum areas, with experience or training in Structured Literacy as an advantage
• a foundation in strong relational pedagogy
• an ability to meet both the diverse learning needs and the overall welfare of pupils within the classroom
• the skills to create and maintain an attractive, inviting, and well-structured classroom learning environment
• the qualities of a strong team player, with a willingness to contribute to a collaborative learning environment

Class level placement will be confirmed with the successful applicants.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for these positions are set by the relevant collective agreement.

Physical address:
22 Heath Street, Gleniti, Timaru

Postal Address:
22 Heath Street, Gleniti, Timaru, 7910

Gleniti SchoolNZ