Scale Teacher- Year 1​/2

Scale Teacher – Year 1/2

Full time, Fixed term,

Start Date:

20/04/2026, End Date: 15/12/2026 (Roll Growth)

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

Subjects:
English, Health and Physical Education, Learning Languages, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, Social Sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The Arts

We are seeking a passionate and nurturing teacher to join our kura in our junior school for a roll-growth classroom, commencing Monday, 20 April 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our youngest learners in a supportive, well‑resourced environment that places tamariki, relationships, and learning at the centre of all we do.

• Has a strong understanding of structured literacy and numeracy, particularly within the Year 1/2 context.
• Creates a calm, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Demonstrates strong classroom management and sets high expectations for all learners.
• Builds strong, respectful relationships with tamariki and their whānau.

We welcome applications from experienced and beginning teachers.

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Lara Sargent, Acting Principal
25 Trafalgar Street, Waimataitai, Timaru
las
015ool.nz

Download our application form
2026 Application pack v6

Vacancy reference #: 1HAr Rk

Closes 3 pm 24 February 2026

Waimataitai School – Full Primary
Authority:
State
Gender: Co‑Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 508
Website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..nz