Year 1–2 Teacher: Nurturing, Engaging Classroom Leader

Mahana School; Mahana; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahana School in the Tasman region invites an enthusiastic junior school educator to join a warm, supportive team. The role covers a Year 1–2 class for term 1, 2027, offering a fixed-term opportunity to lead teaching and learning for our youngest learners.

You will implement structured literacy and explicit mathematics, foster strong connections with whānau and colleagues, and create an inclusive, caring classroom where every child is valued and supported on their school journey.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in early primary (new entrant to Year 2) environments.
• Strong literacy and math instruction with explicit approaches.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with learners, whānau, staff.
• Strong classroom management in an inclusive space.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Year 1–2 class for term 1, 2027.
• Deliver structured literacy and mathematics programmes.
• Build positive relationships with the school community.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Junior teaching

Structured literacy

Structured math

Relationships

Classroom management

Job description

Mahana School in the Tasman region invites an enthusiastic junior school educator to join a warm, supportive team. The role covers a Year 1–2 class for term 1, 2027, offering a fixed-term opportunity to lead teaching and learning for our youngest learners.

You will implement structured literacy and explicit mathematics, foster strong connections with whānau and colleagues, and create an inclusive, caring classroom where every child is valued and supported on their school journey.