Invercargill Middle School · Southland
Great teacher wanted for 2027!
PrimaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 25/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Board-approved leave)Beginning teachers welcome
Invercargill Middle School is seeking a full-time teacher for its Years 1–8 school in Southland from 25 January to 17 December 2027, covering board-approved leave. The fixed-term role suits experienced or beginning teachers who hold a current New Zealand practising certificate and recent New Zealand primary experience; knowledge of Structured Literacy and evidence-informed mathematics is an advantage.
- Full-time fixed-term role for 2027
- Years 1–8 inner-city school
- Beginning teachers may apply
- Structured Literacy knowledge advantageous
Closes in 12 days
Applications close 11 Oct 2026, 4pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Full-time classroom teaching role for the 2027 school year, fixed term from 25 January to 17 December, with board-approved leave. The role involves delivering high-quality primary teaching and joining the school team; it is open to experienced teachers and beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- Strong relationships with tamariki and whānau
- Calm, structured and engaging learning environments
- Explicit teaching and sound curriculum knowledge
- Reflective practice and responsiveness to feedback
- Inclusive, trauma-informed and relationship-based practice
- Structured Literacy and evidence-informed mathematics experience
About the school
Invercargill Middle School is a small, diverse inner-city primary school where staff know children and families well and work closely together. Its multicultural community, relationship-focused approach and emphasis on belonging, wellbeing and high expectations shape school life.
How to apply
Submit an application explaining your teaching approach, what you would contribute to the school, and why it suits you; applicants must hold a current New Zealand practising certificate and have recent New Zealand primary experience. Applications close on 11 October 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 25 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 17 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 22 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Full-time, fixed-term Term 1 to Term 4 2027 Invercargill Middle School is looking for an exceptional teacher to join our team for 2027. We are a small, vibrant and wonderfully diverse inner-city primary school where relationships matter, children are known…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 154
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 31 Jed Street, Invercargill
School websiteERO reportEducation CountsView on mapAll roles at this school