Rural Primary Teacher: Outdoor Learning & Community Impact

Tokanui School; Southland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School housing may be available.

Job summary

Tokanui School in the heart of the Catlins is seeking a Scale A permanent teacher to join our dedicated team from the start of the 2027 school year. We welcome an enthusiastic, innovative educator who will teach in a rural multi-level setting for Years 1–8.

You will build strong relationships with ākonga, whānau, and staff, contribute to structured literacy and numeracy, bring energy and creativity, and weave local curriculum, outdoor learning, and hands-on experiences into daily teaching.

Qualifications

• Builds strong, positive relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to structured literacy, numeracy, and responsive pedagogy.
• Brings energy, creativity, and a growth mindset to teaching and learning.
• Enjoys incorporating local curriculum, outdoor education, and hands-on learning opportunities into everyday teaching.
• Is enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of a rural school and community.

Responsibilities

• Builds strong, positive relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to structured literacy, numeracy, and responsive pedagogy.
• Brings energy, creativity, and a growth mindset to teaching and learning.
• Enjoys incorporating local curriculum, outdoor education, and hands-on learning opportunities into everyday teaching.
• Is enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of a rural school and community.

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Tokanui School in the heart of the Catlins is seeking a Scale A permanent teacher to join our dedicated team from the start of the 2027 school year. We welcome an enthusiastic, innovative educator who will teach in a rural multi-level setting for Years 1–8.

You will build strong relationships with ākonga, whānau, and staff, contribute to structured literacy and numeracy, bring energy and creativity, and weave local curriculum, outdoor learning, and hands-on experiences into daily teaching.