Scale A teacher – Y4 and 5

Musselburgh School; Otago; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in South Dunedin is seeking a dedicated teacher for a fixed-term position in a Year 4 and 5 classroom starting on 02/02/2026. The ideal candidate will have effective pedagogical skills, experience in Structured Literacy and Numeracy, and a commitment to engaging with the community. This role offers a supportive and compassionate teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students to progress across the NZ Curriculum.
• Strengths in Structured Literacy and Numeracy.
• Knowledge of Te Ao Māori.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated team focused on student needs.
• Engage with parents and the wider community.
• Teach a Year 4 and 5 classroom.

Skills

Effective pedagogical skills

Structured Literacy

Numeracy

Cultural understanding

Communication skills

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Overview

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 02/02/2026, End Date: 15/12/2026 (Cover for structured literacy programme)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Subjects: English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Musselburgh School is located in South Dunedin with a current roll of 144 students.

We have a year long fixed-term vacancy commencing at the start of term 1, 2026 ending at the end of term 4, 2026. The vacancy will likely be in a Y4 and 5 classroom.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate teacher who would like to join our team. We have amazing teaching and support staff, committed to putting the needs of the students first, with high expectations and meaningful engagement with parents, whānau and the wider community.

Our ideal applicant will have effective pedagogical skills and will have experience in supporting students to make excellent progress across the refreshed NZ Curriculum; strengths and experience in Structured Literacy and Numeracy would be desirable, as is knowledge of Te Ao Māori and cultural understanding.

If this sounds like you and you are organised, have good communication skills and enjoy working in a caring, collegial environment please get in touch with a covering letter, your CV and a completed application form.

How to apply

Please send your CV, application form and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
34 Marlow Street, Musselburgh, Dunedin

Postal Address:
34 Marlow Street, Saint Kilda, Dunedin, 9012

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