Arrowtown School · Otago
Junior Teacher
PrimaryFull-time, Fixed-term (27 Jan to 18 Jul 2027)Beginning teachers welcome
Arrowtown School in Otago is seeking a full-time junior teacher for a fixed-term position from 27 January to 18 July 2027. The role is open to beginning teachers and involves primary teaching across Years 1–8, with a focus on structured literacy, mathematics, cultural responsiveness, wellbeing, and the Mitey programme.
- Full-time, fixed-term teaching position
- Based in historic Arrowtown, Otago
- Maths No Problem framework used
- Applications close 12 November 2026
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Applications close 12 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Full-time junior teaching position at Arrowtown School, covering Years 1–8. This fixed-term role runs from 27 January to 18 July 2027 and is open to beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- Positive relationships with students, whānau and staff
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning
- Experience or willingness to work collaboratively
- Commitment to student and staff wellbeing
- Culturally sustaining practice grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi
About the school
Arrowtown School is a modern, well-resourced full primary school in the Wakatipu Basin, with about 450 students. Its priorities include structured literacy, conceptual mathematics, cultural responsiveness, wellbeing and the Mitey programme.
How to apply
Send a cover letter, CV and completed application form to the Executive Officer. Applications close at 12 noon on Thursday 12 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 27 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 18 Jul 2027
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our collaborative and forward-thinking teaching team in 2027. Arrowtown School’s mission is to deliver the gold standard of primary school education in Aotearoa New Zealand, and we are looking for a passionate educator…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 456
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 9 Chalmers Place, Arrowtown
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