Maths Specialist Support Teacher

Pahiatua School; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Pahiatua School is seeking an outstanding mathematics kaiako to support our Year 4–8 mathematics programme in 2027. This fixed-term, part-time role focuses on explicit, structured maths instruction with targeted students and small groups to accelerate progress.

You will work in a high-trust environment, with no class of your own, minimal admin, and a collaborative culture that values evidence-informed teaching and student growth.

Qualifications

• Must be an outstanding teacher with a genuine passion for mathematics.
• Able to identify learning gaps and accelerate progress.
• Skilled at connecting with students of different abilities.
• Independent, energetic and willing to take ownership of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide explicit, structured mathematics instruction to accelerate progress for targeted students and small groups.
• Focus on Year 4–8 maths programme without a class of your own.
• Contribute to a high-trust teaching environment and evidence-informed practice.

Skills

Outstanding teaching

Highly organised

Relationship-focused

Identifying learning gaps

Accelerating progress

Differentiated instruction

Independent

Energetic

Ownership mindset

Job description

About the role

Are you passionate about mathematics, love seeing students make progress, and want to focus on what really matters – great teaching and accelerating learning?

We may have the perfect position for you!

Pahiatua School is looking for an outstanding mathematics kaiako to support our Year 4–8 mathematics programme in 2027.

We are a thriving Year 0–8 school of 350 ākonga with an amazing culture where you will feel welcome and supported from the moment you walk through the gate. We are passionate about evidence-informed teaching and ensuring every child reaches their academic potential.

About the role

This is a genuinely rewarding teaching role. No class of your own, no detailed reporting load, no parent interviews and no endless assessment paperwork! We operate in a high-trust environment and want you focused on what you do best – teaching mathematics brilliantly.

You will work with targeted students and small groups, providing explicit, structured mathematics instruction to accelerate progress, build confidence and close gaps in learning.

• Fixed-term
• 9am–12.45pm

About you

Our ideal candidate will be:

• an outstanding teacher with a genuine passion for mathematics
• highly organised, positive and relationship-focused
• skilled at identifying learning gaps and accelerating progress
• able to connect with students of different abilities
• independent, energetic and willing to take ownership of the role.

If you are a mathematics specialist, an experienced primary or secondary teacher looking for a change, or an outstanding kaiako who loves helping students succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Come and work somewhere where great teaching is valued, good people are trusted, and you can make a genuine difference to children's learning.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Part-time (0.5 FTTE), Fixed-term (2 Jan to 12 Dec 2027)