Senior Scale A Teacher

Norfolk School; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job share considered

Job summary

Norfolk School in Inglewood, New Zealand, seeks a highly creative certificated teacher for a one-year maternity leave cover in Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8).

Starting 28 January 2027, the position offers collaborative teamwork with senior staff to develop innovative learning programmes while building strong relationships with students, whānau and the wider community. Te Reo Māori is an advantage and literacy/numeracy strengths are valued.

Qualifications

• Qualified Certificated teacher with NZ registration.
• Experience in primary/intermediate years 1–8.
• Ability to lead and participate in innovative learning programmes.
• Strong literacy and numeracy understanding.
• Experience with Te Reo Māori is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning programmes for Years 1–8.
• Collaborate with staff to develop innovative teaching programmes.
• Engage with whānau and the wider community.
• Support inclusive education and staff hauora.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Relationship building

Motivating learners

Team collaboration

Education

Registered teacher (NZ)

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 28/01/2028 (Maternity leave)

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

Starting 28 January 2027 and ending on the final school day of 2027.

Are you a highly creative teacher who has excellent relationship skills and the ability to motivate and inspire our learners? Norfolk School is seeking a teacher for one year of maternity leave cover.

There is a possibility for a job share for a strong teacher wanting less than 1 FTTE.

As part of our senior team, you will work closely with colleagues to develop innovative learning programmes in an energetic, collaborative and supportive environment.

Our school board feel that strengths in literacy and numeracy are essential. We are looking for an applicant with a strong understanding and experience of senior literacy programmes. Strength in Te Reo Māori is also an advantage. Effective communication and the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, whānau and the wider community is essential.

Our staff would like a friendly and happy professional who fits into our Norfolk School culture. You will be collaborative, flexible and keen to learn with us. The ability and willingness to embrace varied learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom is vital.

Our learners love teachers who are fun, energetic and kind, who want to make their learning engaging every day. They are amazing children and deserve great teachers.

At Norfolk School we value diversity and staff hauora. We would love to hear about your passions and interests, both professionally and personally.

We encourage school visits, and look forward to meeting prospective applicants.

Physical address:
6 Norfolk Road, Inglewood

Postal Address:
6 Norfolk Road Lower RD 8, Inglewood, 4388