Morningside School · Northland
Scale A teacher – SLA Programme
PrimaryFull-time, Permanent
Morningside School in Whangārei is seeking a full-time, permanent Scale A teacher to deliver Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA) small-group teaching for targeted learners across Years 1–8. The role suits a teacher with structured literacy and assessment expertise who can provide explicit instruction, work with classroom teachers, and use calm, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming practice; a start date is not stated.
- Better Start Literacy Approach small-group teaching
- Structured literacy and assessment focus
- Works with classroom teachers
- Permanent, full-time Scale A position
Closes in 6 days
Applications close 11 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
This full-time, permanent Scale A role delivers Better Start Literacy Approach small-group teaching to targeted learners across Years 1–8. The teacher will provide structured literacy instruction, assess progress, and work with classroom teachers to link targeted support with class programmes. The start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Knowledge of structured literacy and early literacy teaching
- Ability to use assessment to plan and monitor progress
- Skill in delivering focused small-group literacy instruction
- Calm, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming practice
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and whānau partnerships
- BSLA small-group teaching experience would be advantageous
About the school
Morningside School is a Years 1–8 kura tuatahi in Whangārei. Its work is guided by Whakamana Akoranga and values including Whakaute, Māhirahira, Hiranga and Whanaungatanga.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the school. Applications close on 11 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- English
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Help tamariki build strong foundations in literacy and grow in confidence as readers and writers. Morningside School, Whangārei, is seeking a skilled, relational kaiako to deliver the Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA) small-group teaching. This scale A role involves working…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 329
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Morningside Road, Whangarei
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