Year 6 to 8 Classroom Teacher

Kahutara School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Kahutara School in Featherston, New Zealand, invites applications from an enthusiastic, certificated teacher to join our small rural team for Terms 1 and 2. The role is 3 days a week (part-time) and focuses on Years 6–8, with a supportive community and opportunities to make learning meaningful.

We value positive relationships, energy and creativity in the classroom, and applicants who can contribute to a close-knit school team during a fixed-term maternity leave period from late January to early

Qualifications

• Must be a certificated teacher with current practicing certificate.
• Experience teaching Years 6–8 preferred.
• Role is part-time (3 days a week) for Terms 1–2.
• Supportive, close-knit school community and rural setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach Years 6–8 class with focus on student growth.
• Build positive relationships and create engaging, creative lessons.
• Collaborate with a small team to support learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Positive relationships

Energy and creativity

Enthusiasm

Team collaboration

Education

Certificated teacher

Tools

Pr1me Mathematics

iDeaL literacy

Job description

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.6, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 02/07/2027 (Maternity 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

We're looking for an enthusiastic teacher to join our supportive team at Kahutara School for 3 days a week in terms 1 and 2. We're a small rural school with fantastic students, a welcoming community, and plenty of opportunities to make learning meaningful.

You'll teach our Years 6 to 8 class, helping students grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity as they prepare for their next steps. We'd love to hear from someone who builds positive relationships, brings energy and creativity to the classroom, and enjoys being part of a close-knit school team.

Experience using Pr1me Mathematics and/or the iDeaL structured literacy approach would be beneficial.

If this sounds like the right place for you, we'd love to hear from you!

Physical address:
990 Kahutara Road, Featherston