Scale A Teacher - Permanent Position

Balaclava School; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Balaclava School in Otago seeks a Certificated teacher to lead a broad Years 1–8 curriculum, promoting student voice and agency. The successful applicant will support English, health and physical education, languages, maths and statistics, science, social sciences, technology, te reo Māori and the arts.

Experience with PR1ME Mathematics and Play/Project-Based Learning is desirable, with strengths in Structured Literacy. This is a permanent, on-site role commencing at the start of term 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• NZ certificated teacher with current registration.
• Experience in primary to intermediate (Years 1–8) settings.
• Familiarity with PR1ME Mathematics and Play/Project-Based Learning.
• Ability to promote student voice and agency.

Responsibilities

• Teach core subjects across Years 1–8 (English, Maths, NZ Curriculum areas) and te reo Māori.
• Collaborate with staff to promote student voice and agency.
• Incorporate PR1ME Mathematics and Play/Project-Based Learning.
• Engage families and the community as partners in learning.

Skills

Team collaboration

Student voice

PR1ME Mathematics

Education

NZ teaching certification

Tools

Structured Literacy program

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

Balaclava School is looking for an enthusiastic team player who works collaboratively and is passionate about promoting student voice and agency in learning.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience in PR1ME Mathematics as well as Play and Project-Based Learning, alongside strengths in Structured Literacy (Learning Matters / IDEAL).

Please state any additional strengths you could bring to our team.

This permanent position will commence at the start of term 1, 2027.

Application requirements

• A cover letter detailing your suitability for the position.
• An electronic copy of your CV.
• A completed application form.

We will only accept emailed applications.

Key dates

• Position posted– 15 September 2026.
• Interviews – 17 and 18 October 2026.

For further information about our school, please visit our website. We look forward to receiving your application!