Education Gazette
Kaiako/Teacher
Hāwea Flat School · Otago
About the role
Due to one of our incredible teachers heading off on a new adventure we are on the hunt for another superstar to join our team from the start of Term 1, 2027.
This position is likely to be in the junior school, however, as school organisation is yet to be finalised, we are open to shuffling our team in order to get the candidate that best fits our school. This position is only suitable for experienced primary school teachers.
Our school boasts a strong sense of identity, pride, and belonging. We are committed to fostering academic success, strong core values, and a lifelong love of learning. Steeped in history while actively embracing the future, we prioritise wellbeing and provide an inclusive environment for all learners.
What we offer:
- A warm, highly engaged, and supportive community.
- A teaching environment that champions foundational learning, rich outdoor experiences, and authentic educational opportunities.
- Leadership opportunities are available for the right applicants seeking to step up.
- Positions and responsibilities will be tailored to suit the specific strengths and passions of successful candidates.
Ideal candidate:
- An inclusive practitioner with a solid understanding of neurodivergence, dedicated to ensuring all students thrive.
- Demonstrates strengths in multi-level classroom teaching and explicit instruction, using structured approaches to literacy and mathematics.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues.
- Well-organised, flexible, eager to learn, and willing to think outside the box.
- Develops and delivers teaching and learning programmes that incorporate play as a medium for learning and champions the use of our incredible environment, taking learning outside of the 4 walls of the classroom.
- Will see this opportunity as more than just a job.
- Has a growth mindset and great sense of humour is essential!
More about the role
- 2027 Teacher Application Form.docx · PDF, 149 KB2027 Teacher Application Form.docx (2027 Teacher Application Form.docx.pdf)OpenDownload
Direct enquiries to:
Tania Pringle, Principal
- Phone
- 03 443 1467
- [email protected]
How to apply
Email your application form, CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
Reference 1HB1UN
Role details
- Role
- Classroom teacher
- Sector
- Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
- Position
- Full-time, permanent
- Incentives and allowances
- None listed
- Learning areas
- English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
- Region
- Otago
About Hāwea Flat School
576 Camphill Road RD 2, Hawea Flat
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Reference 1HB1UN · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1UN
