Teacher

Omakau School; Otago; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Ōmakau School in Central Otago is seeking a positive and enthusiastic teacher to join our supportive team for 2027. The role covers Years 1–8, delivering targeted support to individuals and small groups.

You will use structured literacy and mathematics teaching approaches, assess learning needs from information gathered, and collaborate with classroom teachers to accelerate progress. NZ teacher registration and a practising certificate are required; professional development is available.

Qualifications

• NZ teacher registration and current practising certificate are required.
• Experience with Years 1–8 and targeted learner support is valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Years 1–8 and provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
• Use assessment information to identify learning needs and accelerate progress.
• Build positive relationships and collaborate with classroom teachers.

Skills

Structured literacy

Mathematics teaching

Assessment information use

Relationship building

Collaborative with teachers

Education

NZ teacher registration

Practising certificate

Job description

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About the role

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.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Part-time (0.6 FTTE), Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)

Reason for fixed-term position Project

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts