Year 3 Teacher

Columba College; Otago; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Columba College, a special character state-integrated school in Dunedin, invites applications for an innovative Year 3 teacher. The successful candidate will engage with and inspire students and staff, teaching Years 1–15 as appropriate within the composite role.

We seek an experienced certificated teacher with a strong commitment to structured literacy, progressive pedagogy, and a warm, empathic approach to building positive relationships with all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience as a certificated teacher with a focus on structured literacy.
• Ability to contribute to a positive school culture and teamwork.
• Commitment to up-to-date pedagogy and student achievement.
• Ability to build strong, respectful relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 3 students and engage with Year 1–15 as appropriate.
• Embrace and represent Columba College's special character and traditions.
• Promote a culture that helps students reach their full potential.
• Collaborate with staff to foster a positive learning environment.
• Demonstrate humor and warmth when interacting with students and stakeholders.

Skills

Structured literacy

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Certificate of Teaching (NZ)

Job description

Area / composite (Years 1-15), Certificated teacher

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

Columba College has an enviable reputation for academic excellence and all-round achievement. The College is a special character state-integrated school providing co-educational schooling from Years 0 to 6, and girls' day and boarding education from Years 7 to 13.

With a roll of 565 students, the family atmosphere of the college creates a sense of belonging and community engagement.

Built on the foundations of the Presbyterian Church and operating since 1915, Columba retains its links with the Presbyterian Church while welcoming students of other beliefs to enrich its cultural diversity.

Encouraging personal excellence in academic, sporting, and cultural pursuits, Columba prepares its students to contribute and succeed wherever their life path takes them.

We are presently seeking to employ an innovative and visionary teacher for our Year 3 students, who will engage with and inspire students and staff.

The successful applicant will:

• be an experienced teacher of structured literacy
• embrace and represent the special character and traditions of the College
• have a progressive and up-to-date commitment to pedagogy and achievement
• work with dedication and consistency to build a positive culture within the staff, with an emphasis on teamwork
• promote an environment where students can reach their full potential.
• have a keen sense of humour
• have a warm and approachable manner that promotes empathic, strong, positive relationships with students and all stakeholders.