Year 1 and 2 Teacher

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated junior school educator? Join our warm, supportive team at Mahana School for term 1, 2027, covering a teacher on sabbatical leave.

Mahana School

Mahana School is a vibrant, rural full primary school located in the heart of a supportive, active community. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where every child is valued, known, and cared for.

The role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate teacher to lead a small, wonderful class of Year 1 and Year 2 learners. This position is a full-time, fixed-term position for term 1, 2027.

Key requirements and qualifications:

• Junior level experience – proven experience teaching in new entrant to Year 2 environments, with an understanding of developmental transitions to school.
• Curriculum knowledge – expertise in delivering structured literacy and explicit, engaging structured mathematics approaches.
• Relational and supportive – ability to foster positive relationships with learners, whānau, staff, and our wider school community.
• Classroom practice – strong classroom management skills with a focus on creating a rich, welcoming, and inclusive learning space.