Balclutha School · Otago
Junior School Teacher
PrimaryFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Balclutha School in Otago is seeking a full-time, permanent junior school teacher, likely working with Years 2–3 learners. The role suits an effective classroom practitioner, including beginning teachers, and involves a 2027 professional learning focus on writing, mathematics, and the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum; no start date or allowances are stated.
- Likely Years 2–3 classroom placement
- Full-time permanent position
- Open to beginning teachers
- Applications close 20 November 2026
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent classroom teaching role, likely working with Years 2–3 learners. The successful teacher will support early learning foundations, curiosity and day-to-day junior school learning. Beginning teachers are welcome.
What they’re looking for
- Effective classroom teaching practice
- Experience or interest in junior learners
- Ability to build strong learning foundations
- Enthusiasm for developing student curiosity
- Willingness to contribute to collaborative professional learning
About the school
Balclutha School is a growing Years 1–8 school in Otago with about 235 students. It has close connections with whānau, its PTA and School Board, and a professional learning focus in 2027 on writing, mathematics and the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the school. Applications close on 20 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 0–2
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 5 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you a passionate educator who loves to laugh, collaborate, and make a real difference? Come join the vibrant team at Balclutha School! We are a steadily growing school of approximately 235 fantastic learners, supported by a dedicated, fun-loving, and…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 220
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Lanark Street, Balclutha
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