Y4 and 5 class teacher

Spotswood Primary School; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Taranaki is seeking a full-time, fixed-term teacher for a Y4-5 class for the 2026 school year. The successful applicant will need to hold current New Zealand teacher registration and will embody the school values of aroha, kōrero, and ora. This position is suitable for both experienced and beginning teachers.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a current New Zealand teacher registration.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Y4-5 class for the 2026 school year.
• Model school values: aroha, kōrero, and ora.

Education

Current New Zealand teacher registration

Job description

Overview

Full time, fixed term position to cover an existing teaching staff member seconded internally to a Curriculum Lead role for the 2026 school year. Start Date: 02/02/2026. End Date: 15/12/2026.

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Subjects: English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Position details

We have a fixed-term teaching position available for a Y4–5 class for a year, commencing Monday 2 February 2026 and ending on Tuesday 15 December 2026. The position may be suitable for a beginning teacher. Applicants must hold a current New Zealand teacher registration.

The position is fixed-term to enable one of our permanent teachers to have a Curriculum Lead role in 2026.

The successful applicant will consistently uphold and model our school values: aroha, kōrero, and ora.

Spotswood Primary is a well-resourced, community-focused, contributing school. You are welcome to visit, but please make an appointment through the school office.

Any questions can be directed to the Principal.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and completed application form, including the names and contact details of three referees, to:

Physical address:
177 South Road, New Plymouth

Postal Address:
177 South Road, Spotswood, New Plymouth, 4310