Scale A Teacher – Year 1-2

Otaika Valley School; Northland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

OVS (Ōtaika Valley School) in Whangārei's fringe invites applications for a passionate, innovative Certificated teacher to join our team for 2027. The position is in the Year 1-2 area, full-time and fixed term from 28 January 2027 to 16 December 2027, with strong support from staff and community.

Applicants should have recent NZ teaching experience; knowledge of iDeal Literacy Approach is advantageous. You will teach across primary subjects including English, health and physical education, and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work with students and families to support learning outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills within a school community.
• Knowledge of NZ teaching practices and curriculum expectations.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 1–2 students across core primary subjects.
• Contribute to ongoing professional learning and reflective practice.
• Collaborate with staff and the community to improve learner outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certificated teacher (NZ)

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Roll Growth)

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

OVS (Ōtaika Valley School) is a dynamic full primary on the fringe of Whangarei and we are seeking a passionate, innovative teacher with strong interpersonal skills to join our OVS team for 2027. The position is in the Year 1-2 area and will be strongly supported. The successful applicants will be committed to ongoing learning and must demonstrate the ability to improve learner outcomes for all students through reflective professional practice. If you have strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to strive for the best for all learners and a desire to work alongside an extremely supportive school staff and community, then Ōtaika Valley School is the learning environment for you.

Having knowledge and/or experience of the iDeal Literacy Approach is advantageous.

Applicants must have recent NZ teaching experience.