Otaika Valley School · Northland
Year 7 and 8 Scale A Teacher
PrimaryFull-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan to 16 Dec 2027)
Ōtaika Valley School, near Whangārei, seeks a full-time Year 7 and 8 teacher for a fixed-term position from 28 January to 16 December 2027. The successful applicant will work with the current Year 7 teacher to establish the school’s first Year 7 and 8 programme, using inclusive and culturally responsive practice. Recent senior-level teaching experience in New Zealand is required; the role is not suitable for beginning teachers.
- Full-time fixed-term position for 2027
- Year 7 and 8 teaching role
- Develop the inaugural senior programme
- Recent New Zealand senior-level experience required
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Full-time, fixed-term teaching position from 28 January to 16 December 2027. Teach Years 7 and 8 alongside the existing Year 7 teacher, helping establish the school's first combined senior programme.
What they’re looking for
- Recent senior-level teaching experience in a New Zealand school
- Strong knowledge across the curriculum
- Positive relationships with students and whānau
- Collaborative approach to planning and teaching
- Culturally responsive and inclusive classroom practice
- Commitment to ongoing professional growth
About the school
Ōtaika Valley School is a full primary for Years 1–8 on the outskirts of Whangārei. The school emphasises relationships with learners and whānau, inclusive learning, cultural responsiveness and student wellbeing.
How to apply
Send your CV and direct enquiries to the school administration team. Applications close on 6 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 7–8
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 16 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Ōtaika Valley School (OVS) is a dynamic full primary on the fringe of Whangārei and we are looking for a passionate teacher to join our OVS team for an exciting and unique year! An OVS teacher will: be enthusiastic and…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 157
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 11 Valley View Road, Otaika Valley, Whangarei
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