Waianiwa School · Southland
Year 3-5 Classroom Teacher
PrimaryFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeLeadership unitsHousing or relocation helpJob share possible
Waianiwa School, a rural Years 1–8 school near Invercargill, is seeking a full-time permanent teacher for its Year 3–5 middle classroom from the beginning of Term 1, 2027. The role suits teachers confident with multi-level classes, Structured Literacy and the updated mathematics curriculum; beginning teachers may apply. A schoolhouse may be available, and a management unit or job share may be considered.
- Year 3–5 middle classroom
- Full-time permanent position
- Starts Term 1, 2027
- Schoolhouse may be available
Closes in 4 days
Applications close 9 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent teacher for a Year 3–5 middle-classroom, beginning Term 1, 2027. The role involves teaching across a multi-level class, with possible job sharing and a management unit. A schoolhouse may be available.
What they’re looking for
- Experience teaching in a multi-level classroom
- Confidence using Structured Literacy approaches
- Competence with the updated New Zealand Mathematics and Statistics curriculum
- Positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues
- Literacy intervention planning and delivery experience
- Current New Zealand Teaching Council registration and New Zealand residence
About the school
Waianiwa School is a rural Years 1–8 primary school about 15 minutes from Invercargill. It is a family-focused, culturally diverse community supported by an active local community, board and staff.
How to apply
Email a cover letter, current CV and completed application form to the principal, or post the application to the school. Applications must arrive by 3pm on Monday 9 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 3–6
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- Schoolhouse may be available.
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you an experienced teacher who loves inquisitive young minds, fresh country air, and a warm, friendly community? Located 15 minutes from Invercargill, our fabulous Year 0–8 rural primary school is a welcoming, family-focused community where every student is known…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 60
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 244 Argyle Otahuti Road, Waianiwa
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