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Scale A Teacher

Norfolk School

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Maternity Leave)Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacherBeginning teachers welcome

Listed 4 Sept 2026 · Closes 21 Sept 2026

About the role

Teaching position: senior school (Year 7 - 8 class). Commencing 28th January 2027 and ending on the final school day of 2027. Are you a highly creative teacher who has excellent relationship skills and the ability to motivate and inspire our learners? Norfolk School is seeking a teacher for one year of maternity leave cover. As part of our senior team, you will work closely with colleagues to develop innovative learning programmes in an energetic, collaborative and supportive environment. Our Board of Trustees feel that strengths in literacy and numeracy are essential. We are looking for an applicant with a strong understanding and experience of phonemic awareness and senior literacy programmes. Strength in Te Reo Māori is also an advantage. Effective communication and the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, whānau and the wider community is essential. Our staff would like a friendly and happy professional who fits into our Norfolk School culture. You will be collaborative, flexible and keen to learn with us. The ability and willingness to embrace varied learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom is vital. Our learners love teachers who are fun, energetic and kind, who want to make their learning engaging every day. They are amazing children and deserve great teachers. At Norfolk School we value diversity and staff hauora. We would love to hear about your passions and interests, both professionally and personally. We encourage school visits, and look forward to meeting prospective applicants.

Learning-area tags: English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

How to apply

Please email your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role to Jim McArthur, Principal 6 Norfolk Rd Lower Inglewood. principal@norfolk.school.nz 022 038 2640

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School details

Type
Full Primary
Authority
State
Gender
Co-Ed
Roll
153
School number
2206
Address
6 Norfolk Road, Inglewood
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