Teacher

Tokanui School; Southland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School housing may be available

Job summary

Tokanui School, nestled in the Catlins, is seeking an enthusiastic Scale A permanent teacher to join our vibrant rural team from the start of 2027. We value strong relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues, and a commitment to structured literacy, numeracy, and responsive pedagogy within a local curriculum.

You will bring energy, creativity and a growth mindset to teaching, enjoy outdoor education and hands-on learning, and may access school housing for a supportive start in our

Qualifications

• Builds strong, positive relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates commitment to structured literacy, numeracy, and responsive pedagogy.
• Brings energy, creativity, and growth mindset to teaching and learning.
• Enjoys incorporating local curriculum, outdoor education, and hands-on learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Years 1–8 in a rural multi-level setting.
• Deliver literacy and numeracy with responsive pedagogy.
• Incorporate local curriculum, outdoor education and hands‑on learning in daily teaching.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and community.

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
SIA, Teacher Bonding Scheme

Situated in the heart of the scenic Catlins area, Tokanui School is a vibrant, welcoming, rural primary school catering to students from Years 1 to 8. We pride ourselves on strong community connections, a supportive parent base, and enthusiastic, down-to-earth learners who love the outdoors.

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and relational Scale A permanent teacher to join our dedicated team starting at the beginning of the 2027 school year.

We are looking for an experienced teacher who has worked in a rural multi-level school.

We are looking for an educator who:

• Builds strong, positive relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to structured literacy, numeracy, and responsive pedagogy.
• Brings energy, creativity, and a growth mindset to teaching and learning.
• Enjoys incorporating local curriculum, outdoor education, and hands-on learning opportunities into everyday teaching.
• Is enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of a rural school and community.

What we offer:

• A friendly, supportive, and collaborative teaching team.
• High levels of community involvement and enthusiastic learners.
• Ongoing professional development tailored to your career goals.
• School housing may be available