Year 5–6 Teacher: Collaborative, Growth‑Mindset Educator

Kaikorai School; Otago; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team

Engaged community

Modern learning spaces

Professional growth

Job summary

Kaikorai Primary School in Dunedin seeks an enthusiastic Year 5/6 teacher for parental leave cover for the full year 2027. The role is full-time, fixed-term, starting 28 January 2027 with an end date of 16 December 2027. The school values collaboration, wellbeing, and strong achievement across learning areas.

The successful applicant will join a supportive team, teach across a modern learning environment, and contribute to professional growth through targeted development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Up to date with the New Zealand Curriculum and assessment practices.
• Experience with structured literacy and numeracy.
• Strong focus on student achievement and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5 & 6 students for the full academic year.
• Collaborate with a supportive syndicate and leadership team.
• Foster culturally responsive practice including te reo Māori and tikanga Māori.
• Engage with whānau and the wider school community to support learning.

Skills

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Structured literacy

Numeracy

Student achievement focus

Education

Certificated teacher NZ

Job description

Kaikorai Primary School in Dunedin seeks an enthusiastic Year 5/6 teacher for parental leave cover for the full year 2027. The role is full-time, fixed-term, starting 28 January 2027 with an end date of 16 December 2027. The school values collaboration, wellbeing, and strong achievement across learning areas.

The successful applicant will join a supportive team, teach across a modern learning environment, and contribute to professional growth through targeted development opportunities.