Scale A New Entrant Teacher

Bainesse School; Waiouru; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bainesse School, a rural NZ school, seeks a warm, experienced NZ-registered new entrants teacher who is passionate about teaching and giving every child the best possible start. You will nurture relationships with tamariki and whānau and plan learning experiences guided by the NZ Curriculum.

The ideal candidate will understand early childhood development, use a student-centered approach, and thrive in a team-teaching setting.

Qualifications

• NZ-registered new entrants teacher with current practicing certificate.
• Strong understanding of NZ Curriculum and BSLA/structured literacy desirable.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and whānau.
• Experience in a collaborative, team-teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan purposeful learning experiences aligned with the NZ Curriculum.
• Establish effective classroom management practices.
• Collaborate with a teaching team to support diverse learners.
• Engage with whānau through clear, respectful communication.
• Support the Learning Support Coordinator role where appropriate.

Skills

New entrants teaching

NZ-registered

Early childhood development

Team teaching

Communication skills

Diverse learning needs

Job description

We are a rural school with a proud history of sporting success, rural grit and resilience. Nestled in the rolling countryside of Bainesse, our tamariki can explore, climb trees, and embrace the outdoors. We pride ourselves on our strong sense of community and our commitment to our RURAL+ values: Respect, Understanding, Resilience, Actions, Loyalty and Positivity.

At Bainesse School, we celebrate our rural roots, foster a love of learning, and build the confidence, character and resilience our children need to thrive. We embrace the tuakana-teina, encouraging students to learn from and support one another across different ages.

We are seeking a warm, experienced and NZ-registered new entrants teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning and giving every child the best possible start to their school journey.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of early childhood development and a nurturing, student-centred approach to teaching. You will be confident in building positive relationships with children and their whānau, planning purposeful learning experiences, and establishing effective classroom management practices.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential in our team-teaching environment, where working together and supporting one another are key to our success.

Experience or a strong interest in supporting diverse learning needs would be an advantage. Applicants will need sound pedagogical knowledge across all areas of the New Zealand Curriculum, with experience in the Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA) and structured literacy being highly desirable. This role also has the potential to include the Learning Support Coordinator role for the right person.

If you are a collaborative, enthusiastic teacher who loves working as part of a team we would love to hear from you.

This position starts in Term 1, 2027. We encourage applicants to visit Bainesse School and meet our team.