Phase 2 Kaiako

Whitney Street School; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitney Street School in Blenheim, Marlborough invites applications for a Certificated teacher to join our primary and intermediate team (Years 1–8).

We seek enthusiastic, collaborative teachers with a growth mindset, strong classroom management, and a commitment to our values: Honest, Caring, Respectful, Learners. Strengths in Structured Literacy, Numeracy, Science and PB4L are highly desirable. In 2027, the role will be in a Year 4 and 5 class; job-sharing considered.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management and inclusive teaching.
• Solutions-focused approach to learning.
• Commitment to the school values: Honest, Caring, Respectful, Learners.
• Experience building relationships with ākonga and whānau desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Years 1–8 in a primary/intermediate setting.
• Foster a warm, inclusive classroom culture.
• Collaborate with staff and families to support learner goals.
• Contribute to PB4L and literacy/numeracy programs.

Skills

passion for teaching

collaboration

communication

organisational skills

commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

relationship building

humour

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

Whitney Street School is a warm, vibrant, and welcoming primary school nestled in sunny Blenheim, Marlborough. Rooted in our diverse community, we take pride in our inclusive culture, strong values, and commitment to supporting our learners to become self-managing, collaborative, and connected thinkers.

We are seeking enthusiastic, collaborative teachers who embrace a growth mindset and are dedicated to ensuring every child is valued and supported to achieve success with whatever their personal goals may be.

We require educators with strong classroom management, solutions-focused thinking, and a commitment to living our school values: Honest, Caring, Respectful, Learners . Strengths in Structured Literacy, Numeracy, Science and PB4L practices are highly desirable.

You will bring:

• passion and commitment to quality teaching and learning
• a positive, can-do attitude and a great sense of humour
• commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Ao Māori
• proven ability to build effective relationships with ākonga, whānau, staff, and the wider community
• excellent collaboration, communication, and organisational skills.

We have 1 full-time permanent position available. In 2027, it will be in a Year 4 and 5 class. We welcome applications from beginning teachers as well as candidates interested in job-sharing. Please specify your preference.