Year 7-8 Classroom Teacher

Tua Marina School; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tua Marina School in a rural community near Blenheim invites outstanding NZ registered teachers to join our Year 7-8 class from 2027. We offer a well-resourced setting, supportive colleagues and a strong focus on te reo Māori and community engagement.

Creating the CALM Beyond (Nurturing lifelong learners) is central to our approach. We value lifelong learning, equity and inclusion, and building positive relationships with tamariki, staff and whānau.

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ teacher registration.
• Experience teaching at Year 7-8 is beneficial.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Strong relationships with students, staff and whānau.
• Ability to implement structured learning approaches.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 7-8 students in a well-resourced rural setting.
• Contribute to school vision and kaupapa, including Hanga Atu ki te Tua Marino.
• Foster inclusive, positive relationships with tamariki, whānau and staff.

Skills

NZ registered teacher

Year 7-8 teaching

Relationship-building

Structured learning

Culturally responsive

Education

NZ Registered Teacher

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Suitable for beginning teachers

Tua Marina School invites applications from outstanding NZ registered teachers to join our dedicated team in a Year 7-8 classroom from 2027. We are a vibrant, well-resourced rural community school just outside Blenheim, renowned for its strong community spirit and stunning natural environment.

Our unique school history, established in 1871 following the Wairau Affray/Defence of the Wairau, gives our curriculum an authentic richness and grounds our focus: Hanga Atu ki te Tua Marino - Creating the CALM Beyond (Nurturing lifelong learners).

About our school

• Modern learning approaches: You will teach and learn in a well-resourced and supported environment.
• Picturesque setting: Our extensive grounds are a key part of our environment, featuring large playing fields, a native forest area, hard courts, an all-weather sports surface, adventure playgrounds, and a swimming pool.
• Strong community: We pride ourselves on a caring, inclusive, and family-oriented environment with high engagement from our whānau and local community.

What we are looking for

We seek a teacher who is:

• A passionate and lifelong learner committed to excellence.
• Culturally responsive and dedicated to equity and inclusion.
• Highly effective in building positive relationships with tamariki, staff, and whānau.
• Confident in structured learning approaches.
• Ready to contribute to our school's vision of Hanga Atu ki te Tua Marino.