Papakaio School · Otago
Classroom Teacher
Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 31/01/2027, End Date: 31/01/2028 (Roll growth)Beginning teachers welcome
Papakaio School, near Oamaru in Otago, seeks a full-time classroom teacher for Years 3–6. This fixed-term roll-growth role runs from 31 January 2027 to 31 January 2028, with a possible permanent position if enrolments continue rising. Beginning teachers may apply; applicants should be New Zealand registered and confident teaching Structured Literacy.
- Years 3–6 classroom teaching
- Full-time, fixed-term roll-growth position
- Te reo and tikanga Māori advantageous
- Specialised classroom programmes and training
Closes 15 Oct 2026
Applications close 15 Oct 2026, 3:00 pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 3–6
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 31 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 31 Jan 2028
- Listed
- 8 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Located just 10 minutes inland from Oamaru in an idyllic rural setting, Papakaio School is building a "Dream Team" to take our learners to the next level. Due to roll growth, we are seeking a dynamic, collaborative educator to teach…”
The school
Papakaio School
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 121
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 17 Papakaio Road, Oamaru