Scale A Classroom Teacher

Fernworth Primary School; Southland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fernworth Primary School in Southland invites certificated teachers to join our collaborative team, teaching across Years 1–8 and contributing to innovative, learner-centered programmes. We value humor, achievement focus, and a strong sense of community, with mentorship and robust support to help you thrive.

Applicants should have experience in engaging with Māori and Pacific cultures, be child-centred, and prepared to work within a flexible, supportive environment that champions collaborative

Qualifications

• Must be a certificated teacher with current NZ registration.
• Experience working in primary/intermediate settings is preferred.
• Ability to contribute to professional learning and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Years 1–8 in a collaborative team.
• Support growth in teaching practice and literacy as needed.
• Contribute to a flexible, culturally responsive classroom environment.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Humor and positive attitude

Child-centered approach

Education

Certificated teacher

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

Seeking achievement-focused teachers with a great sense of humor to join our school team. To reflect our ākoka community, applicants must have had some exposure to, and have an appreciation of Māori and Pacific cultures, and be child centred.

We are looking for a teacher who wants to work as part of a team that deeply values collaborative work practices, cohesive professional learning, and consistent practice. We pride ourselves on resourcing everything our teachers need to develop innovative learning programmes, backed by a clear school curriculum that supports your day-to-day work alongside robust mentorship and support. Our school community celebrates the rich diversity that all our people bring to our place, and we actively foster a flexible, supportive environment where we work together.

Strengths in the following would be an advantage:

• Offering skills in the Arts
• Confident with LLLL in junior classes
• Experienced and prepared to take on extra responsibilities
• Ability to support growth in teaching practice related to senior primary literacy as required