Scale A Permanent Teacher Position

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

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
SIA, Teacher Bonding Scheme

Situated in the heart of the scenic Catlins area, Tokanui School is a vibrant, welcoming, rural primary school catering to students from Years 1 to 8. We pride ourselves on strong community connections, a supportive parent base, and enthusiastic, down-to-earth learners who love the outdoors.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and relational Scale A permanent teacher to join our dedicated team starting at the beginning of the 2027 school year.

We are looking for an experienced teacher who has worked in a rural multi-level school.

We are looking for an educator who:

• 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.

What we offer

• A friendly, supportive, and collaborative teaching team.
• High levels of community involvement and enthusiastic learners.
• Ongoing professional development tailored to your career goals.
• School housing may be available.