Teacher - Year level negotiable

Normanby School; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Normanby School in the heart of South Taranaki is seeking an inspiring primary teacher to join our vibrant, collaborative team in 2027.

We value relational teaching, warm communication with tamariki, whānau and colleagues, and inclusive, high-quality learning across the primary years. Experience with BSLA or the IDEAL literacy approach, and Maths No Problem!, is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Relationship-based teaching approach at the core of practice.
• Ability to build warm, authentic relationships with learners and families.
• Experience with literacy approaches and maths programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality learning for Years 1–8.
• Foster inclusive, supportive learning environments and strong tamariki well-being.
• Collaborate with staff, whānau and the wider school community.

Skills

Relationship-based educator

Strong communication

Collaborative team player

Tools

BSLA literacy

IDEAL literacy

Maths No Problem!

Job description

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About the role

Are you an inspiring, enthusiastic educator looking to join a vibrant, supportive, and fun-filled teaching environment in 2027? Normanby School, located in the heart of South Taranaki, is looking for an excellent primary teacher to join our team!

About our school and values

At Normanby School, we pride ourselves on nurturing capable, confident learners through our S.T.A.R. values:

• S – Self-Manage (Taking responsibility for our learning and actions)
• T – Team (Working together, supporting one another)
• A – Achieve (Striving for excellence and doing our best)
• R – Respect (Valuing ourselves, others, and our environment)

We are fortunate to have a fun, welcoming, and highly collaborative staff who care for one another, as well as a wonderful, supportive parent community and whānau who actively contribute to the life of our school.

What we are looking for

1. Relationship-based educator

At the core of our teaching philosophy is relational practice. We are seeking a teacher who puts relationships (whanaungatanga) at the heart of everything they do. You will be someone who:

• Builds warm, authentic, and trusting relationships with tamariki, taking the time to truly understand their strengths and needs.
• Fosters positive, open, and respectful communication with parents, whānau, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates empathy, active listening, warmth, and a restorative approach to managing classroom dynamics.
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment and brings a positive, can-do spirit to our staffroom.

2. Curriculum and pedagogical strengths

• Year level: Negotiable — to align with the successful candidate’s strengths and passions.
• Literacy and Numeracy: Experience in delivering structured literacy through the Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA) or the IDeal literacy approach is a strong advantage.
• Maths: Experience or familiarity with Maths No Problem! will also be highly regarded.
• High expectations: A commitment to delivering engaging, high-quality learning experiences that empower all learners to achieve their potential.

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

Position Full-time, Fixed-term (25 Jan to 17 Dec 2027)

Reason for fixed-term position Board-funded position

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