Teacher

Omakau School; Omakau; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ōmakau School in Central Otago invites applications for a positive, enthusiastic teacher to join our supportive rural learning community for 2027.

You will work with students across Years 1–8, provide targeted support, use structured literacy and maths teaching, and assess progress to accelerate learning. NZ teacher registration and practising certificate required; professional development offered.

Qualifications

• NZ teacher registration and a current practising certificate required.
• Experience in structured literacy and mathematics instruction is essential.
• Ability to use assessment data to plan targeted supports.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals and small groups across Years 1–8.
• Provide targeted support to accelerate student progress.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and foster positive relationships.

Skills

Structured literacy

Mathematics teaching

Assessment data use

Relationship building

Collaborative teaching

Student acceleration

Education

NZ Teaching Registration

Current practising certificate

Job description

Ōmakau School is a well-resourced rural primary school situated in the heart of Central Otago. We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic teacher to join our supportive team in 2027.

This position involves working with individuals and small groups of students across Years 1 to 8, providing targeted support.

We are looking for someone who:

• has a sound understanding of structured literacy and mathematics teaching
• can use assessment information to identify learning needs and accelerate student progress
• builds positive relationships and works collaboratively with classroom teachers
• is enthusiastic about helping students develop confidence and experience success.

Applicants must hold New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate. Professional development will be available to support the successful applicant.

Our school values of māia, atawhai, whakapau kaha and whakamana underpin our approach to teaching, learning and relationships.