Year 3–4 Teacher: Structured Literacy & Wellbeing

Brightwater School; Nelson; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwater School in Nelson is seeking a passionate Scale A teacher to join our committed, community-minded team at the start of term 1 2027. You will teach in the middle and senior school, focusing on structured literacy and maths with planning, teaching, assessment and targeted acceleration.

We value warm relationships with ākonga and whānau, a trauma‑informed, strengths‑based approach to wellbeing, and a collaborative, reflective practice that contributes to school life and tamariki learning

Qualifications

• Strong capability in structured literacy and structured maths - planning, teaching, assessment, and targeted acceleration.
• Team player who is culturally responsive.
• Trauma-informed approach and focus on student wellbeing.
• Build warm, welcoming relationships with whānau and communicate with clarity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Create warm, welcoming environment for students and families.
• Be an active, collaborative member of our school community.

Skills

Structured literacy

Structured maths

Team player

Culturally responsive

PB4L knowledge

Job description

Brightwater School in Nelson is seeking a passionate Scale A teacher to join our committed, community-minded team at the start of term 1 2027. You will teach in the middle and senior school, focusing on structured literacy and maths with planning, teaching, assessment and targeted acceleration.

We value warm relationships with ākonga and whānau, a trauma‑informed, strengths‑based approach to wellbeing, and a collaborative, reflective practice that contributes to school life and tamariki learning