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Manawatu/Whanganui · 1HB1As

Teacher (Year level negotiable)

Ohau School

Full-time, PermanentPrimary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacherBeginning teachers welcome

Listed 29 Oct 2026 · Closes 15 Nov 2026

About the role

Great kids. Great team. Great opportunity! Love teaching? Enjoy a laugh? Want to work somewhere people genuinely enjoy being? Then keep reading, Ōhau School might be your next move! We're a vibrant rural kura with around 170 fantastic Year 1 to 8 tamariki, a supportive community and a professional, fun-loving team who work hard, back each other and celebrate success together. We've built a positive school culture and strong teaching practices. The majority of our tamariki achieve above national averages, reflecting our teamwork, commitment and quality teaching. So, what's great about Ōhau? An awesome team, collaborative, supportive, professional and always up for a laugh. Strong student achievement, evidence-based teaching, high expectations and great results. Well-resourced with genuine commitment to professional learning and development. Your choice of year level, we're flexible and want the right fit. Supportive board and community who genuinely get behind our kura. A rural school with heart where everyone knows your name and relationships matter. We're looking for someone positive, enthusiastic and keen to contribute, bring fresh ideas and grow alongside us. You don't need all the answers, just a great attitude, sense of humour and genuine commitment to making a difference for tamariki. We'd love to show you around! Visit our kura, meet the team and see what makes Ōhau School such a great place to work. We've got a great thing going here, and there's room for you! A management unit may be available for someone willing to take on additional responsibilities. Interviewing on 21 November.

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

How to apply

Rebecca Thomsen, Deputy Principal Phone06 368 7949 Emailoffice@ohau.school.nz

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