Rural School Teacher: Outdoors-Driven & Bonding Scheme

Omarama School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teaching Bonding Scheme

Job summary

Omarama School in Canterbury is seeking a teacher for a job-share post with the teaching principal. Join a small rural U1 school of about 34 students with two classes (Year 1–4 and Year 5–8) and a supportive community, offering you a relaxed rural lifestyle.

Candidates with strengths in iDeal structured literacy, DMIC and Te Ao Māori are welcome; experience preferred. The role includes contributing to a vibrant school community and may involve teaching across year levels.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching across year groups in a primary setting.
• Willingness to live in Omarama and contribute to a rural community.
• Interest or experience in Te Ao Māori is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teach across two classes (Year 1–4 and Year 5–8).
• Collaborate with the teaching principal and school staff.
• Support school community activities and fundraising.

Skills

Outdoor education

Community engagement

Flexible teaching

Education

Qualified teacher

Job description

Omarama School in Canterbury is seeking a teacher for a job-share post with the teaching principal. Join a small rural U1 school of about 34 students with two classes (Year 1–4 and Year 5–8) and a supportive community, offering you a relaxed rural lifestyle.

Candidates with strengths in iDeal structured literacy, DMIC and Te Ao Māori are welcome; experience preferred. The role includes contributing to a vibrant school community and may involve teaching across year levels.