Junior Teacher

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our collaborative and forward-thinking teaching team in 2027. Arrowtown School’s mission is to deliver the gold standard of primary school education in Aotearoa New Zealand, and we are looking for a passionate educator to join us on this journey.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher who will:

• Build meaningful and positive relationships with students, whānau, and staff.
• Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Show a strong commitment to their own professional development and learning.
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment - experience, or a willingness to work this way is essential.

Our strategic priorities

Our kura is focused on providing a rich and effective learning environment. We are seeking a teacher who can contribute to our strategic priorities:

• Structured literacy development: A systematic and explicit approach to teaching reading and writing.
• Mathematics: Using the 'Maths No Problem' framework to build deep conceptual understanding.
• Cultural responsiveness: Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embedding culturally sustaining practices.
• Mitey school: We are implementing the Sir John Kirwin foundation Mitey programme from 2027.
• Wellbeing: A genuine commitment to the wellbeing of both our students and staff.

Why Arrowtown School?

Nestled in historic Arrowtown, part of the stunning Wakatipu Basin, we are a modern, well-resourced full primary school with a roll of approximately 450 students. You will enjoy being part of a vibrant, supportive community and a professional team dedicated to making a difference.