Kaikorai Valley College · Otago
Year 7 or 8 Homeroom Teacher
SecondaryFull-time, Fixed-term (26 Jan to 10 Dec 2027)
Kaikorai Valley College in Otago is seeking a full-time Year 7 or 8 homeroom teacher for its junior school. This fixed-term role runs from 26 January to 10 December 2027 and suits a teacher who can deliver strong academic programmes, maintain clear behaviour expectations, build relationships with students and whānau, and participate in professional learning and extracurricular activities.
- Year 7 or 8 homeroom class
- Full-time fixed-term position
- 26 January–10 December 2027
- PLD in Literacy, Numeracy and Science of Learning
Closes in 12 days
Applications close 17 Nov 2026, 4pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
Get new secondary roles in Otago by email
Not quite right? We’ll send roles like this one the day they’re listed. One email a day at most.
About the role
Full-time, fixed-term homeroom teaching for a Year 7 or 8 class from 26 January to 10 December 2027. The role is based in the junior school and includes teaching Literacy, Numeracy and Science of Learning, with involvement in extracurricular activities and professional learning.
What they’re looking for
- Delivering a rigorous academic programme
- Consistent behaviour expectations and clear student boundaries
- Positive relationships with students, staff and whānau
- Commitment to professional learning in Literacy, Numeracy and Science of Learning
- Collaborative work with colleagues
- Willingness to support extracurricular activities
About the school
Kaikorai Valley College is a Years 7–15 wharekura in Otago with a well-resourced junior school. It describes a record of strong student achievement and provides support for new staff.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the principal. Applications close on 17 November 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 7–8
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 26 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 10 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Full-time, fixed-term position teaching a Year 7 or 8 Homeroom class. We are looking for a passionate teacher to join our team in 2027. Our new teacher will: value and be able to deliver a strong academic programme set high…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 430
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin
School websiteERO reportEducation CountsView on mapAll roles at this school