Arrowtown School · Otago
Classroom Teacher
PrimaryFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Arrowtown School in Otago is seeking a full-time, permanent classroom teacher from Term 1 2027. The role is in the middle school, teaching Years 4–6 in single-year classes, with reading, writing and mathematics programmes; beginning teachers are welcome. The school uses structured literacy, Maths No Problem, culturally responsive practice and the Mitey wellbeing programme.
- Years 4–6 middle school position
- Full-time permanent employment
- Begins Term 1 2027
- Beginning teachers welcome
Closes in 7 days
Applications close 12 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time classroom teaching position beginning in Term 1 2027. Teach in the middle school with Years 4–6 students, delivering reading, writing and mathematics in single-year-level classes. The role contributes to structured literacy, the Maths No Problem approach, cultural responsiveness, wellbeing and the Mitey programme. Beginning teachers are welcome.
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 responsive practice grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi
About the school
Arrowtown School is a modern, well-resourced full primary school of about 450 students in historic Arrowtown, within the Wakatipu Basin. It describes itself as a supportive, collaborative professional community focused on effective learning and culturally sustaining practice.
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 2027.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 3–6
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Commences Term 1 2027. Position will be in the middle school Years 4–6. We deliver reading, writing and maths in single year levels. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our collaborative and forward-thinking teaching team in 2027. Arrowtown School’s…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 456
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 9 Chalmers Place, Arrowtown
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