Gisborne Central School · Gisborne
Year 1 Teacher
PrimaryFull-time, Fixed-term (3 Feb to 17 Dec 2027)Beginning teachers welcome
Gisborne Central School is seeking a full-time Year 1 teacher for a new entrants class in Gisborne, from 3 February to 17 December 2027. The fixed-term role suits a New Zealand-registered teacher, including beginning teachers, with strengths in early literacy, foundational numeracy, explicit teaching, and relationships with whānau.
- Full-time fixed-term position for 2027
- New entrants class leadership
- Explicit Direct Instruction approach
- Early literacy and foundational numeracy
Closes 4 Dec 2026
Applications close 4 Dec 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, fixed-term Year 1 teaching role from 3 February to 17 December 2027. Lead a new new-entrant class within the junior syndicate, teaching early literacy, foundational numeracy and explicit lessons. The school is introducing Explicit Direct Instruction and welcomes beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand registration
- Early literacy and foundational numeracy expertise
- Experience with structured, explicit teaching
- Warm relationships with young learners
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Strong partnerships with whānau
About the school
Gisborne Central School is a Years 1–8 primary and intermediate school in Gisborne. It describes itself as values-based, with a collaborative junior team, supportive leadership and a close staff culture.
How to apply
Send a CV and cover letter by email to the school principal. Applications close 4 December 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 0–2
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 3 Feb 2027
- Ends
- 17 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Our vibrant, values-based school is seeking an enthusiastic, high-quality teacher to join our collaborative junior syndicate for the 2027 school year, starting term 1, 2027. This role involves opening and leading a new new entrants class. We are embarking on…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 382
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 7 Central Street, Whataupoko, Gisborne
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