Year 7-8 Classroom Teacher

Tua Marina School; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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

We seek a passionate educator who is culturally responsive, equity-focused, and skilled at building positive relationships with tamariki, staff, and whānau, and who is ready to contribute to our school's vision and curriculum.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher for Years 7-8 (Year 7-8 classroom) starting 2027.
• Experience with culturally responsive teaching and equity.
• Ability to build positive relationships with tamariki, staff and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Year 7-8 class in a rural community setting.
• Contribute to school vision and curriculum development.
• Collaborate with whānau and staff to support student outcomes.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Lifelong learning mindset

Cultural responsiveness

Relationship building

Structured learning approaches

Education

NZ Registered Teacher

Job description

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

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 s tructured learning approaches .
• Ready to contribute to our school's vision of Hanga Atu ki te Tua Marino .