Teacher with additional fixed-term responsibilities

Longburn School; Longburn; On-site; NZD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Longburn School in New Zealand invites a NZ registered and trained teacher to join for the 2027 year. The role supports ākonga from Year 1 through Year 8 with a blend of permanent and flexible teaching loads.

The position includes a 0.2 permanent placement in a Year 4–5 class and a 0.2 to 0.4 fixed-term capacity across various levels, offering balance for teaching and other commitments within a supportive school culture.

Qualifications

• NZ registered and trained teacher.
• Versatility to connect with ākonga across Years 1–8.
• Collaborative mindset to work with staff.
• Unique strength to enrich learning across the school.

Responsibilities

• Support ākonga across Years 1–8.
• Cover Year 4–5 classroom 0.2 permanent and 0.2–0.4 for 2027 as required.
• Collaborate with teaching team to maintain consistency across year levels.

Skills

Versatility

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

NZ teaching registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, collaborative, and NZ registered/trained teacher to join our team for the 2027 school year.
We are seeking a versatile educator who can seamlessly support our ākonga across Years 1–8. This role offers a unique blend of permanence and flexibility, making it perfect for someone looking to balance their teaching career with other commitments.

The position structure

0.2 Permanent: Currently placed in a Year 4–5 classroom.

0.2 to 0.4 fixed-term (for 2027): Covering classroom release both within that same Year 4–5 class and across various levels of the school.

What we are looking for?

• NZ registration: You must be a New Zealand registered and trained teacher.
• Versatility: An ability to connect with and support ākonga from Year 1 right through to Year 8.
• Team player: A collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills to work alongside our dedicated staff.
• Your unique strength: We want to know what you bring to the table! We are looking for someone with a specific interest or strength that can be utilised to enrich learning across our school.

If you are adaptable, passionate about student growth, and eager to contribute to a supportive school culture, we would love to hear from you.