Scale A Teacher

Blenheim School; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blenheim School in Marlborough invites an experienced classroom teacher and leader to join our senior school (Phase 2) from 2027, with the potential to lead our senior school team. We are a loving, caring learning community where every child is celebrated for who they are and where diversity is valued.

You will be passionate, skilled, and deeply committed to ensuring every student is seen, heard, valued, and supported to thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in senior school (Phase 2) is desirable.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te reo Māori.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the senior school team.
• Champion Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Wairuatanga, Rangatiratanga.
• Build strong relationships with students and families.
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive learning environment.
• Maintain high expectations and positive behaviour.

Skills

Passionate

Skilled

Student-centered

Inclusive

Multicultural awareness

Behaviour management

Humor and integrity

Job description

Ko Tapuae-o-Uenuku te maunga

Ko Wairau te awa

Ko Waiharakeke te kura

Tīhei mauri ora!

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura o Waiharakeke.

An absolutely amazing opportunity has just become available at our beautiful school for one heck of a classroom teacher and leader.

We are seeking an experienced teacher to join our senior school (Phase 2), commencing in 2027, with the potential to lead our senior school team.

We are proud to be a loving and caring learning community, where every child is celebrated for who they are. Our tamariki are truly at the centre of everything we do. They bring with them a rich variety of cultures, stories, and strengths, and we honour and embrace this diversity.

He Pito Mata - to awaken the potential of every child who walks through our doors. We strive to equip our tamariki with the skills, resilience, and mindset that allow them to confidently navigate life beyond Blenheim School with confidence and curiosity, and the attitude that nothing is unreachable!

You will be:

• passionate, skilled, and deeply committed to ensuring every student is seen, heard, valued, and supported to thrive


• genuine in embracing and celebrating the multicultural communities that make up our school roll


• culturally responsive and committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori


• dedicated to building relationships


• strong in behaviour management


• honest and loyal


• an awesome human being, with a great sense of humour, who is in this career for all the right reasons.

By weaving our values of Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Wairuatanga, and Rangatiratanga, into all that we do, we create a warm, inclusive environment where every learner can shine.