Teacher

Our ideal candidate is someone who naturally leads with empathy, ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and deeply ‘at home within our classroom walls. We are looking for a positive, innovative and reflective practitioner, who builds strong relationships and demonstrates a commitment to providing high-quality learning opportunities to meet diverse student learning needs. If this reflects your approach to teaching, we welcome your application.  

We have a fixed-term teaching position available, starting 28 January 2027, ending 27 January 2028.

Candidates will have sound New Zealand Curriculum knowledge, be committed to collaborative teaching and be excited to be a member of our inspirational team of staff.  Strengths in learning design and pedagogy to support deep learning in literacy and mathematics are required. An ability to integrate the curriculum, e-learning and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga into learning programmes is highly desirable.

Marshland School offers an exciting opportunity for teachers who wish to extend their capability in a friendly, positive and fun learning environment.

Person specification

We are looking for teachers who have: 

• excellent self-awareness, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• an ability to build and sustain effective relationships and partnerships with students, staff, parents and whānau
• a willingness to go the ‘extra mile’ and contribute to the wider school community

• a willingness to work hard to ensure success for every child
• the ability to flexibly adapt teaching practice and differentiate learning to meet the needs of students

• high value on culturally responsive and inclusive practice 

• a love of learning, reflective practice and a growth mindset.