Tuturau Primary School · Southland
Principal Release Teacher - Year 0-6
PrimaryPart time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.3
Tuturau Primary School in Southland is seeking a part-time, permanent Principal Release Teacher for up to 0.3 FTTE, working with learners across Years 0–6. The role suits a registered kaiako who can teach literacy and numeracy, adapt for composite classes, build whānau connections, and support the principal; additional hours may be available.
- Permanent role up to 0.3 FTTE
- Principal release teaching across Years 0–6
- Composite-class experience or confidence valued
- Additional hours may be available
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Permanent part-time Principal Release Teacher working with students in Years 0–6, up to 0.3 FTTE. The role supports the principal and may include additional hours, with teaching across literacy and numeracy and adaptable classroom cover.
What they’re looking for
- Current New Zealand teacher registration or practising certificate
- Experience with, or readiness to learn, composite classrooms
- Strong classroom management and an approachable manner
- Ability to connect with whānau and the local community
- Confidence adapting literacy and numeracy teaching
- Reliable, flexible, collaborative and self-motivated
About the school
Tuturau Primary School is a rural school in Southland with a close-knit community and enthusiastic country students. The school values its local history and strong connections with whānau and the wider Tuturau community.
How to apply
Applications close on 6 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 16 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you a passionate teacher looking for a rewarding role in a tight-knit community? We are seeking a warm, adaptable, and self-motivated Principal Release Teacher to join our lovely rural school. We offer a unique teaching environment with enthusiastic country…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 22
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 285 Shanks Road, Gore
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