Year 5-6 Classroom Teacher

St Johns Hill School; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St Johns Hill School invites applications for a fixed-term Year 5/6 teacher to join our friendly primary/intermediate community. The role covers Years 5/6 in a Years 1-8 context (kura tuatahi) with a strong emphasis on inclusive practice and whānau partnership.

The successful candidate will be passionate about student achievement, ready to collaborate with staff, and committed to contributing to the wider life of the school.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting students to achieve their best.
• Builds positive, respectful relationships with students, whānau and colleagues.
• Creates an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborative, organised and willing to contribute to the wider life of our school.
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to their teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5/6 in a fixed-term capacity.
• Create and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the NZ curriculum.
• Contribute to the wellbeing and learning of students and the school community.

Skills

Student engagement

Relationship-building

Collaboration

Positive attitude

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (Study Leave Cover)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1-8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and committed teacher to join our school community in a fixed-term Year 5/6 teaching position.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting students to achieve their best
• Builds positive, respectful relationships with students, whānau and colleagues
• Creates an engaging and inclusive learning environment,where students develop respect for themselves, others and the environment and aim for excellence in all endeavours.
• Is collaborative, organised and willing to contribute to the wider life of our school
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to their teaching

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a supportive and collegial team and make a positive difference to the learning and wellbeing of our students.