Principal Release Teacher

Aberfeldy School; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberfeldy School is a small rural full primary with low pupil numbers, located in a farming community a 20-minute drive from Whanganui. We seek a certificated teacher to join our close-knit team for a part-time role spanning Years 0 to 8.

The successful applicant will hold Teaching Council registration, have experience with younger learners, and be capable of leading small group instruction across Year 0–8 while building strong relationships within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Current full registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Experience with younger learners in early years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support learners across Years 0–8.
• Adapt to different year levels and diverse learning needs.
• Build positive relationships with students, whanau, and staff.
• Lead small group instruction and manage classroom release time for leadership.
• Deliver a structured classroom programme and plan collaboratively with staff.

Skills

Junior learners

Year 0-8

Small group instruction

Relationship building

Collaboration

Adapt across year levels

Education

Teaching qualification

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

Nestled in a picturesque farming community just a 20-minute drive from Whanganui, Aberfeldy School is a full primary (Years 0 to 8) with a close-knit roll of 18 students. Our small, passionate team works collaboratively to ensure every learner reaches their full potential. This is a school where relationships truly matter, every child is known, and your individual contribution will make a genuine difference.

The successful applicant will:

• hold current full registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
• have experience in working with younger learners, ensuring that in their first years of school they are nurtured and supported to develop the knowledge and skills to become confident, capable learners - a strength in junior literacy will be an advantage
• be able to adapt to working across different year levels
• respond to diverse learning and behaviour needs of students in an inclusive classroom environment
• be skilled in building positive relationships
• confidently lead small group instruction across Years 0 to 8
• ability to confidently manage the wider classroom to release the teaching principal when required
• ensure continuity of learning by delivering the structured classroom programme
• plan collaboratively with staff
• value the opportunities and unique experiences that come with teaching in a small rural school.

We are looking for someone to fill this part-time role beginning term 4 (start date negotiable) or beginning 2027.

If this sounds like an environment that you could work passionately in, we would love to hear from you. If you would like more information, feel free to contact the school.