Upper Primary Teacher (Years 5-6) - Structured Literacy & Wellbeing

Brightwater School; Nelson; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwater School in Nelson is seeking a passionate Scale A teacher to join our senior school at the start of term 1, 2027. You will build strong relationships with ākonga and whānau and contribute to a supportive learning community.

The role focuses on structured literacy and maths, assessment and acceleration, trauma-informed practice, and PB4L knowledge. You will collaborate with a warm, capable team to support tamariki on their learning journey.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability in structured literacy and maths with planning, teaching, assessment and targeted acceleration.
• Team player who is culturally responsive.
• Effective communication with whānau and school community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Scale A teaching in the senior school.
• Plan, teach and assess literacy and maths with targeted acceleration.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with ākonga, whānau and staff.
• Contribute to school life and PB4L ethos through collaborative practice.

Skills

Structured literacy

Structured maths

PB4L

Relationship building

Trauma-informed practice

Communication with whānau

Job description

Brightwater School in Nelson is seeking a passionate Scale A teacher to join our senior school at the start of term 1, 2027. You will build strong relationships with ākonga and whānau and contribute to a supportive learning community.

The role focuses on structured literacy and maths, assessment and acceleration, trauma-informed practice, and PB4L knowledge. You will collaborate with a warm, capable team to support tamariki on their learning journey.