Scale A Teacher Years 0 to 2

Brightwater School; Tasman; Sur place; NZD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brightwater School invites applications for a passionate Scale A teacher to join our junior school team in Term 1, 2027. This fixed-term role covers Year 1–8, with a focus on literacy, maths, science, languages, te reo Māori and The Arts.

Located in the Tasman district, we have 245 students and a warm, collaborative culture. Send your application highlighting PB4L experience, relational practice and a strengths-based approach to wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Certified teacher with NZ registration or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Years 1–8.
• Knowledge of PB4L (positive behaviour for learning).
• Strong planning, assessment and acceleration focus.

Responsabilités

• Deliver curricula across Years 1–8 with focus on literacy and maths.
• Build strong relationships with whānau and students.
• Collaborate with team to support student wellbeing and learning.
• Create a warm, engaging classroom environment.

Connaissances

Structured literacy

Structured maths

Team player

Culturally responsive

PB4L knowledge

Formation

Certificated teacher credential

Description du poste

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Project-based)

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

Brightwater School is seeking a passionate, motivated and enthusiastic Scale A teacher to join our committed and community-minded team at the beginning of term 1 2027, in the junior school.

We are a U4 contributing school of 245 students, located in the beautiful Tasman district. We are looking for a teacher who builds strong, respectful relationships and understands that success looks different for every ākonga.

The successful applicant will:

• have strong capability in structured literacy and structured maths - planning, teaching, assessment, and targeted acceleration
• be a team player who is culturally responsive
• have a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach and a focus on student wellbeing
• create a warm, welcoming environment for students and their families
• build excellent relationships with whānau and communicates with clarity, warmth, and professionalism
• previous experience and understanding of PB4L.

Our ideal candidate is professional, reflective, open to growth, and brings warmth and a sense of humour to their practice. They will contribute positively to school life, engage with whānau, and be an active member of our collaborative team.

If you value a fun, supportive working environment and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, we warmly welcome your application. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the ongoing success of our kura and to help shape the learning journey of our tamariki.

Please state your preferred year level within the junior school.