Year 1 Teacher

Gisborne Central School; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gisborne Central School in Gisborne, New Zealand, is seeking a highly capable teacher to lead a new entrants class in the junior syndicate for 2027. The role focuses on building early literacy and numeracy through Explicit Direct Instruction and a warm, nurturing environment for our youngest ākonga.

You will bring NZ teacher registration, a collaborative approach with whānau, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, supported by a strong leadership team and targeted professional development to

Qualifications

• New Zealand registered educator with expertise in early literacy and numeracy.
• Experience delivering explicit, structured teaching to young learners.
• Ability to build strong relationships with whānau and apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Open and lead a new entrants class for Years 1–8 in 2027.
• Implement Explicit Direct Instruction to develop foundational literacy and numeracy.
• Foster a warm, nurturing classroom environment and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Early literacy expertise

Structured explicit teaching

Collaborative teamwork

Relationship-based practice with whānā

Education

New Zealand Registered Teacher

Tools

Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI)

Job description

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About the role

Our vibrant, values-based school is seeking an enthusiastic, high-quality teacher to join our collaborative junior syndicate for the 2027 school year, starting term 1, 2027.

This role involves opening and leading a new new entrants class. We are embarking on an exciting journey with Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI), so we are seeking a New Zealand-registered educator with expertise in early literacy, foundational numeracy, and structured, explicit teaching practices who can create a warm, nurturing environment for our youngest ākonga.

You will bring a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, strong relationship-based practice with whānau, and a collaborative team spirit. In return, we offer a supportive leadership team, a close-knit staffroom culture, and targeted professional development to support our EDI approach.

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

Position Full-time, Fixed-term (3 Feb to 17 Dec 2027)

Reason for fixed-term position Roll growth

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