Hillside Primary School · Southland
Principal Release
PrimaryPart-time (0.4 FTTE), PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Hillside Primary School in Southland seeks a part-time principal release teacher for 0.4 FTTE, permanently from 2027. The role involves teaching across Years 1–8 in a small rural kura tuatahi, with varied learning needs and strong connections with students and whānau. Beginning teachers may apply, and the position qualifies for the Teacher Bonding Scheme.
- Permanent 0.4 FTTE position
- Teaching across Years 1–8
- Small rural, whānau-focused school
- Teacher Bonding Scheme eligible
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Permanent 0.4 FTTE principal release teaching across Years 1–8 from 2027. The role works with learners of different ages, abilities and needs, and qualifies for the Teacher Bonding Scheme.
What they’re looking for
- Adaptable classroom teacher confident across Years 1–8
- Strong planning and differentiated teaching skills
- Effective communication and relationship-building with students and whānau
- Creative responses to diverse learning needs
- Collaborative approach within a small teaching team
- Positive contribution to the wider school community
About the school
Hillside Primary School is a small rural, whānau-focused school in Southland. The school emphasises knowing its learners, valuing its community and supporting every student to thrive.
How to apply
Send a CV and cover letter to the school office by email. Applications close on 20 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- This position qualifies for the Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS).
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Hillside Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable and passionate teacher to join our small, rural, whānau-focused school in a 0.4 FTTE principal release position from 2027 onwards. About the role The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching across…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 16
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 24 McCaughan Street, Browns
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