Permanent Teacher – Years 3–5

Paparoa Range School; West Coast; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paparoa Range School is seeking an enthusiastic and inclusive teacher for a permanent Years 3–5 position. The role focuses on building strong connections with tamariki and whānau, delivering varied learning across a composite class, and contributing to a positive school culture.

We value reflective practice and differentiation to support diverse learners, with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, support staff and external agencies in a warm, community-focused environment at our

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, inclusive and relationship-focused teacher.
• Permanent Years 3–5 position.
• Ability to build strong connections with tamariki and whānau, create a positive and well-structured learning environment.
• Commitment to helping every learner succeed.

Responsibilities

• Build strong connections with tamariki and whānau.
• Create a positive, well-structured learning environment.
• Differentiate learning to meet a range of strengths and needs.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, support staff, whānau and external agencies.
• Contribute to school culture and follow established approaches.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Relationship building

Curriculum knowledge

Differentiation

Collaborative teamwork

iDeaL Structured Literacy

PB4L restorative

Education

Teaching certification

Tools

iDeaL Structured Literacy

Writer’s Toolbox

PB4L School-Wide

Restorative practices

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

Paparoa Range School is seeking an enthusiastic, inclusive and relationship-focused teacher to join our team in a permanent Years 3–5 position.

We are looking for someone who builds strong connections with tamariki and whānau, creates a positive and well-structured learning environment, and is committed to helping every learner succeed.

Strengths or experience in the following areas would be an advantage:

• Teaching in a composite classroom.
• iDeaL Structured Literacy.
• Writer’s Toolbox.
• PB4L School-Wide and restorative approaches.
• Culturally responsive and sustaining practice.
• Differentiating learning across a range of strengths and needs.
• Collaborating effectively with colleagues, support staff, whānau and external agencies.

The successful applicant will be adaptable, reflective and committed to high expectations for all learners. They will contribute positively to our school culture and work within the approaches established across our school.

Paparoa Range School is a welcoming school with campuses at Dobson and Blackball. Our small class sizes allow teachers to know their learners well, provide responsive and personalised support, and see the difference their teaching makes.

Beginning and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.