Scale A Full Time Fixed Term Teacher - Junior School

Mosston School; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosston School seeks an experienced, collaborative and inspiring teacher for its Junior team (Years 1–8). The successful candidate will be an inclusive educator bringing enthusiasm and initiative to classroom and school life. Strong pedagogy, NZ Curriculum knowledge, and commitment to whānau relationships are essential.

The role is full-time, fixed-term for parental leave with start 28/01/2027 and end 15/12/2027, offering a supportive team environment and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold NZ teaching certification and registration.
• Experience teaching in years 1–8 for primary/intermediate.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative hub environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong pedagogy aligned with the NZ Curriculum.
• Foster inclusive education and positive relationships with ākonga and whānau.
• Contribute to Mosston School's cultural, sporting and community life.
• Engage in dynamic professional development and collaborative planning.

Skills

Team collaboration

Classroom management

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Education

NZ teaching certification

Job description

Scale A Full Time Fixed Term Teacher - Junior School

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (Parental Leave)

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

Mosston School is seeking an experienced, collaborative, innovative, and inspiring teacher to join our Junior team. We are looking for an inclusive educator who will bring enthusiasm and initiative to both the classroom and the wider life of our school.

The successful candidate will demonstrate

• Strong pedagogical knowledge of The New Zealand Curriculum and a commitment to developing every child to their potential.
• A willingness to work in a collaborative, hub environment.
• Strong classroom organisation and management.
• A proven ability to build positive relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues.
• A commitment to contributing positively to the cultural, sporting, and community life of Mosston School.

Mosston School offers a supportive team environment, dynamic ongoing professional development, and enthusiastic learners.