SCale A 0.8 Permanent

Come and join our team on the beautiful West Coast!

Cobden School is a vibrant, growing full primary school in Greymouth, where wellbeing, relationships and joyful learning are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and collaborative teacher to join our supportive team in a permanent 0.8 Year 4 teaching position, commencing Term 1, 2027. Applications are welcomed from both experienced and beginning teachers.

At Cobden School, we pride ourselves on our inclusive, innovative and nurturing environment, where every ākonga is known, valued and supported. Our teaching and learning programmes are grounded in structured teaching, a localised curriculum, PB4L and the Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS) approach.

We are looking for a teacher who

Demonstrates effective teaching practice in Mathematics and English.

Creates positive, inclusive and engaging learning environments.

Builds strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.

Has recent experience teaching in the lower-primary years.

Understands trauma-informed practice and approaches to supporting learner wellbeing.

Works collaboratively and brings enthusiasm, initiative and creativity to their teaching.

Has the ability to coordinate school-wide and community sporting events.

What we offer

A welcoming, collaborative and supportive teaching team.

A well-resourced school with modernised learning environments.

Ongoing professional learning, induction and mentoring.

A strong commitment to staff and student wellbeing.

Opportunities to make a genuine difference in a close-knit school community.

PTSA (Teacher Supply Allowance).

Located between the Tasman Sea and the stunning West Coast landscape, Cobden offers an enviable lifestyle, with outdoor adventures, affordable living and a friendly community right on your doorstep.

Come and be part of a school where relationships matter, learning is joyful and every child counts.