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Classroom Teacher

Motueka South School

Full-time, Fixed-term (2 Feb to 17 Dec 2027)Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, KaiakoBeginning teachers welcome

Listed 30 Oct 2026 · Closes 6 Nov 2026

About the role

Motueka South School is located in the beautiful Tasman region in the township of Motueka. We are 20 minutes from Kaiteriteri beach and 35 minutes from Nelson. We offer a fixed term position for 2027 covering parental leave for a Year 2 and 3 class. Our board is engaged and supportive, our kaiako are caring and committed and our tamariki are wonderful young people. Our values are: Tū Rite – Manage self and make good, responsible choices. Manaakitanga – Show respect and care for myself, others, the environment and learning. Ākona –Strive to learn, be resilient and apply effort and attitude We seek an energetic hard-working teacher who forms genuine and positive relationships with ākonga and staff. You need to be collaborative, culturally responsive, highly professional and organised with a good understanding of the NZC-Te Mātaiaho as it applies to Phase 1 learners (Year 0 to 3). Flexibility and solid BSLA experience are also very relevant. If you can provide enthusiastic, engaging and supportive learning experiences, then apply to join our team.

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

How to apply

Paul Shand, Tumuaki Phone03 528 7533 Emailpshand@motuekasouth.school.nz

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