Year 1 or 2 Teacher

Hampstead School; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampstead School in Hampstead, Ashburton, is seeking a Certificated teacher for our primary/intermediate team (Years 1–8). Suitable for beginning teachers. Depending on placement, the role may be Year 1 or Year 2. The position is permanent and commences Term 1 2027.

You will join a friendly, collaborative team, with strong curriculum knowledge, and a commitment to supporting diverse learners. Strong literacy and numeracy teaching is essential to help tamariki achieve their best.

Qualifications

• NZ-registered teacher with current practising certificate.
• Experience or ability to teach in Years 1–8.
• Strengths in literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a Year 1/2 team.
• Commitment to supporting diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Deliver engaging literacy and numeracy instruction.
• Create inclusive, positive learning environments.
• Collaborate with Year 1/2 team to plan and assess.
• Contribute to school community and student wellbeing.

Skills

Literacy teaching

Numeracy teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Collaboration

Student engagement

Education

NZ teacher registration

Job description

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Hampstead School – Hampstead, South Island

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

Suitable for beginning teachers

Depending on expertise and placement of our teachers this position will either be a Year 1 or 2 position.

This is a great opportunity for you to join our school, you will be part of an exciting, collaborative team, working ina friendly and supportive environment. The successful candidate will have sound curriculum knowledge, and strengths in using a wide range of strategies to support diverse learners. Strengths in literacy and numeracy are essential, we need you to support our children to achieve their best.

This position is permanent and commences Term 1 2027.

The successful applicant will:

• build strong and positive relationships with tamariki and whānau
• have strong literacy and numeracy teaching practice
• create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment
• work collaboratively as part of our supportive Year 1/2 team
• bring enthusiasm and a commitment to helping our tamariki thrive.
• be a NZ-registered teacher

Visits to our school are welcome by appointment.

Hampstead SchoolNZ

Physical address:
55 Wellington Street, Hampstead, Ashburton

Postal Address:
55 Wellington Street, Hampstead, Ashburton, 7700