Year 0–1 Teacher

Clinton School; Otago; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinton School in Otago, New Zealand is seeking a Year 0–1 teacher for a small rural class. The role focuses on welcoming new learners with play‑based learning and strong collaboration with a warm staff.

Applicants must hold NZ teacher registration (ECE or Primary) and have experience in child development and transition‑to‑school planning. The school offers a supportive culture, Tuākana‑Tēina relationships, and access to well‑resourced grounds for engaging learning in English, Maths, Science, Te

Qualifications

• Must hold full NZ teacher registration (ECE or Primary).
• Expertise in child development and play‑based learning.
• Knowledge of transition‑to‑school processes will be valued and supported.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 0–1 students in a small rural class.
• Deliver play‑based learning and transition‑to‑school activities.
• Collaborate with a supportive team and Tuākana‑Tēina culture.
• Cover learning areas: English, Health and PE, Languages, Maths & Stats, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts.

Skills

Child development

Play-based learning

Transition-to-school

Education

ECE teaching qualification

NZ teaching registration (full)

Job description

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About the role

Are you ready to welcome our newest learners into school life?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Year 0–1 teacher to join our warm, vibrant rural school. Positioned in a picturesque setting with expansive, well‑resourced grounds, our school offers a fantastic environment where small class sizes allow you to make a deep impact on every child’s learning journey.

Considering a move from Early Childhood Education (ECE) to Primary? If you hold an ECE teaching qualification and full NZ registration, this position offers an ideal pathway into the primary sector! Your expertise in child development, play‑based learning, and transition‑to‑school processes will be valued and supported by our collaborative team.

What sets our school apart:

• Small class sizes: Realize the joy of teaching where you have the time and space to foster meaningful, individualized learning.
• Supportive and collegial staff: Join a welcoming staff culture where teamwork, mutual support, and shared resources are at the heart of everything we do.
• Tuākana‑tēina culture: Experience a strong ethos of peer leadership and Tuākana‑Tēina relationships across the whole school, creating a true whānau atmosphere.
• Exceptional resources: Enjoy well‑equipped learning spaces and beautiful outdoor areas that take learning outside the classroom walls.

Please note: This position is not suitable for a beginning teacher (PRT). Applicants must hold full NZ teacher registration (ECE or Primary).

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

Position Full-time, Permanent

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