Year 1 and 2 Teacher

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated junior school educator? Join our warm, supportive team at Mahana School for term 1, 2027, covering a teacher on sabbatical leave. Mahana School Mahana School is a vibrant, rural full primary school located in the heart of a supportive, active community. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where every child is valued, known, and cared for. The role We are seeking an experienced and passionate teacher to lead a small, wonderful class of Year 1 and Year 2 learners. This position is a full-time, fixed-term position for term 1, 2027. Key requirements and qualifications: Junior level experience – proven experience teaching in new entrant to Year 2 environments, with an understanding of developmental transitions to school. Curriculum knowledge – expertise in delivering structured literacy and explicit, engaging structured mathematics approaches. Relational and supportive – ability to foster positive relationships with learners, whānau, staff, and our wider school community. Classroom practice – strong classroom management skills with a focus on creating a rich, welcoming, and inclusive learning space.