Scale A Year 1 and 2 Teacher

Whanganui East School; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Whanganui East School invites applications for a Scale A Year 1 and Year 2 Teacher. This full‑time fixed‑term role runs from 28 January 2027 to 18 December 2026, with a focus on literacy, numeracy, and wellbeing, delivering engaging, inclusive learning across Years 1–8.

The successful applicant will implement BSLA and Numicon, build strong tamariki/whanau relationships, work within a supportive team, and uphold high expectations and equity for all learners.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher status required for primary education.
• Experience with BSLA or Numicon is advantageous or willingness to develop capacity.
• Commitment to structured literacy and mathematics teaching.

Responsibilities

• Builds positive, respectful relationships with tamariki and whanau.
• Creates engaging, inclusive environments for primary learners.
• Works collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• Reflects on and strengthens teaching practice.
• Committed to equitable outcomes and high expectations for all learners.

Skills

Primary teacher

Team collaboration

Engaging learners

Inclusive classroom

Assessment for learning

Education

Certificated teacher (NZ)

Tools

BSLA

Numicon

Job description

Scale A Year 1 and 2 Teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 18/12/2026 (Above staffing entitlement)

• Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
• English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, The arts

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated primary teacher to join our team.

Our kura is committed to strong foundations in literacy and numeracy. We implemement Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA) and Numicon across the school, and we welcome applicants with experience in these programmes or who are motivated to build their capacity in structured literacy and mathematics teaching.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• builds positive, respectful relationships with tamariki and whanau
• creates engaging, inclusive environments for primary learners
• works collaboratively as part of a supportive team
• reflects on and strengthens their teaching practice
• is committed to equitable outcomes and high expectations for all learners.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a collaborative primary school focused on student wellbeing and achievement.

(Term dates to be confirmed)