Ardgowan School · Otago
Scale A Teacher
PrimaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Maternity Leave)Beginning teachers welcome
Ardgowan School in Otago seeks a full-time Scale A teacher for a Year 2/3 class from 28 January to 17 December 2027. This fixed-term maternity-leave role suits a teacher with strong curriculum knowledge and experience in structured literacy and mathematics, and is open to beginning teachers.
- Year 2/3 classroom
- Full-time fixed-term maternity cover
- Structured literacy and mathematics expertise
- Starts 28 January 2027
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Full-time fixed-term teacher for a Year 2/3 class at Ardgowan School. The role runs from 28 January to 17 December 2027, covering maternity leave, and is open to beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- Strong knowledge across the primary curriculum
- Effective explicit teaching of literacy and mathematics
- Positive relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues
- High expectations for every child’s achievement
- Reflective and adaptable approach to improving practice
- Active contribution to the wider school community
About the school
Ardgowan School is a primary and intermediate school for Years 1–8 in Otago.
How to apply
Applications close on 13 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 17 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 16 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We are excited to offer the opportunity for a new team member to join us at Ardgowan School. We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and reflective teacher to join our dedicated team starting in term 1, 2027. This position will…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 131
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Ardgowan Road, Oamaru
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