Teacher Year 2

Waiau Area School; Southland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Waiau Area School in Southland, New Zealand, invites applications for a full-time, long-term relieving teacher to join our supportive rural school community. The role covers Areas / composite (Years 1–15) and involves teaching English, Health and Physical Education, Learning languages, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, and The arts.

The successful applicant will establish positive routines, maintain a calm, structured learning environment, and

Qualifications

• Certified teacher with NZ teaching registration.
• Ability to teach a broad range of subjects listed in the ad.
• Experience with junior learners (Years 1–15) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging programmes for junior learners across multiple areas.
• Establish positive routines and maintain a calm, structured learning environment.
• Build strong relationships and support student wellbeing and achievement.

Skills

Relationship-building

Classroom management

Student wellbeing

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Long-term relieving (LTR), Start Date: 02/11/2026 (Teacher Retirement)

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

This fixed‑term position requires a teacher who can quickly establish positive routines, maintain a calm and structured learning environment, and deliver engaging teaching and learning programmes for our junior learners.

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong relationship‑building skills, sound classroom management, and a commitment to supporting student wellbeing and achievement.