Year 5 and 6 Teacher

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

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Parental leave)

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

Are you an energetic, collaborative educator ready to make a difference in our vibrant Dunedin school community?

Kaikorai Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join our team in 2027.

Year 5 and 6 teacher – parental leave cover, full year.

We are proud of our supportive school culture, modern learning environment and strong focus on both student wellbeing and achievement.

What we offer

• Collaborative team – join a dedicated, supportive syndicate and leadership team who value teamwork and shared practice.
• Engaged community – work with supportive, involved whānau and motivated learners.
• Learning environment – teach in innovative learning spaces within our newly built school.
• Professional growth– access targeted professional development designed to support your professional goals and strengthen teaching practice.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative teacher who:

• is up to date with changes to the New Zealand Curriculum, including experience with structured literacy and numeracy
• is an effective teacher, with high expectations for student achievement.
• fosters meaningful, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues through clear, empathetic, and open communication
• is committed to culturally responsive practice and confidently integrates tikanga Māori and te reo Māori into everyday learning
• has experience with, or a strong interest in, project-based Learning (PBL)
• creates an inclusive classroom where every tamariki feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
• Works positively and proactively as part of a collaborative team
• brings a growth mindset, enthusiasm, and a willingness to contribute generously to wider school life.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you!