Scale A Teacher

Arthur Street School; Otago; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthur Street School in Otago is seeking an effective Scale A teacher for Years 5-6 to join a supportive team in a brand-new environment. The role runs full time on a fixed-term basis from January 2027 to October 2027 (maternity leave) and emphasizes high-quality literacy and numeracy programs.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with staff, students and the wider community while contributing to our cultural polyfest/kapa haka group and possibly music activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified and certificated teacher with current registration.
• Experience teaching Years 1–8.
• Ability to contribute to cultural activities such as polyfest or kapa haka is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality literacy and numeracy programs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, students and the community.
• Collaborate effectively within a multicultural school environment.
• Support engagement in cultural activities like polyfest/kapa haka and music.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Literacy instruction

Numeracy instruction

Relationship building

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 10/10/2027 (Maternity 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

Scale A teacher (Year 5-6) starting Term 1 2027 finishing at the end of Term 3 2027.

We are seeking an effective teacher, with high expectations for student achievement and the ability to work collaboratively. Your strengths will be in; engaging children in high-quality literacy and numeracy programmes, along with the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, students and the wider community. An advantage would be if you possess the drive and passion to contribute to our cultural polyfest/kapa haka group and/or love music.

We can offer YOU, being part of a supportive strong team, working within a great multicultural and diverse community and the experience of teaching and learning with positive students in a brand new environment!