Senior teacher – non tagged

St Gerard's School (Alexandra); Otago; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary and intermediate school in Central Otago is seeking a talented and passionate teacher for a fixed-term maternity leave position starting in 2026. The successful candidate will work with intermediate-aged students, promote a positive and inclusive learning environment, and engage with a supportive teaching team. Applicants must be NZ-registered teachers and entitled to work in New Zealand.

Benefits

Supportive teaching team

Community-focused lifestyle

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
• Experience with Structured Literacy preferred.
• Condition to support the school's special character.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with students and families.
• Teach a balanced maths program effectively.
• Create inclusive and engaging learning environments.

Skills

Relationship building

Enthusiasm for teaching

Cultural inclusivity

Education

NZ-registered teacher

Tools

iDeaL platform

PRIME Maths programme

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 18/12/2026 (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

Overview

We are seeking a collaborative and talented teacher who is passionate, creative, committed, and self-driven to join our senior school team (Y7–8) in 2026. This is a fixed-term maternity leave position, running for the 2026 school year. You’ll be working with engaged, respectful students, supportive colleagues, and a warm, connected school community in the heart of beautiful Central Otago. Our school vision, Love – Learn – Grow, underpins all that we do.

We’re looking for someone who:

Responsibilities

• Builds strong relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues
• Brings energy, joy and enthusiasm to working with intermediate-aged students
• Has experience with or is willing to teach Structured Literacy using the iDeaL platform
• Is confident teaching a balanced maths programme, ideally with experience in the PRIME Maths programme or the learner first
• Embraces cultural diversity and creates inclusive, engaging learning environments

Qualifications

• NZ-registered teachers and legally entitled to work in New Zealand
• Not open to applicants requiring visa sponsorship
• The successful applicant will accept the condition to support, uphold, and be positively involved in the special character of the school; this shall be a condition of employment.

What we offer

• A supportive teaching team with a culture of collaboration and fun
• A beautiful Central Otago setting with a welcoming, community-focused lifestyle

How to apply

Please send your cover letter and CV, and direct enquiries to:

Come join our team and help our tamariki Love, Learn, and Grow.