Year 1 and 2 Teacher

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

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated junior school educator? Join our warm, supportive team at Mahana School for term 1, 2027, covering a teacher on sabbatical leave.

Mahana School

Mahana School is a vibrant, rural full primary school located in the heart of a supportive, active community. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where every child is valued, known, and cared for.

The role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate teacher to lead a small, wonderful class of Year 1 and Year 2 learners. This position is a full‑time, fixed‑term position for term 1, 2027.

Key requirements and qualifications:

• Junior level experience – proven experience teaching in new entrant to Year 2 environments, with an understanding of developmental transitions to school.
• Curriculum knowledge – expertise in delivering structured literacy and explicit, engaging structured mathematics approaches.
• Relational and supportive – ability to foster positive relationships with learners, whānau, staff, and our wider school community.
• Classroom practice – strong classroom management skills with a focus on creating a rich, welcoming, and inclusive learning space.