Poolburn School · Otago
Scale A Kaiako (2 positions)
Full time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeHousing or relocation help
Poolburn School in Central Otago is seeking two permanent, full-time Scale A kaiako for 2027, teaching either junior or senior primary classes. The roles suit New Zealand registered teachers, including beginning teachers, who can teach literacy and mathematics explicitly while connecting learning with real-world experiences beyond the classroom. A renovated school house is available to rent.
- Two permanent positions starting in 2027
- Junior or senior class options
- Years 1–8 primary setting
- Renovated school house available to rent
Closes in 7 days
Applications close 25 Sept 2026, 4pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 14 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Poolburn School is a small school in the heart of the Ida Valley, Central Otago. We currently have a roll of 30 children, and starting In 2027 we are offering two permanent full-time teaching opportunities for New Zealand registered teachers.…”
The school
Poolburn School
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 30
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 1017 Ida Valley-Omakau Road, Oturehua