Te Kura O Take Kārara · Otago
Kaiako丨Classroom Teacher 2027
Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 26/01/2027, End Date: 25/01/2028 (Maternity Leave)
Te Kura O Take Kārara in Otago is seeking a full-time classroom kaiako for Years 1–8 from 26 January 2027 to 25 January 2028, covering maternity leave. The role suits a teacher interested in play-based learning, structured literacy and mathematics, inclusive practice, and incorporating te reo and tikanga Māori while working with whānau and the wider community.
- Full-time fixed-term maternity leave cover
- Years 1–8 primary and intermediate teaching
- Intentional play-based learning approach
- Better Start Literacy Approach used
Closes in 12 days
Applications close 30 Sept 2026, 3pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 26 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 25 Jan 2028
- Listed
- 18 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“We are looking for a passionate, innovative, and future-focused teacher who thrives in a collaborative learning environment where everyone matters. Building strong relationships and maintaining a child-centered approach to teaching and learning are top priorities for us, and we seek…”
The school
Te Kura O Take Kārara
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 328
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 3 Grace Wright Drive, Wanaka