South Westland Area School · West Coast
Classroom Release Teacher Years 0 to 13
Area schoolPart-time (0.8 FTTE), Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)Beginning teachers welcome
South Westland Area School, on the West Coast between Hokitika and Franz Josef, is seeking a classroom release teacher across its composite Years 1–15 setting. This is a 0.8 FTTE, fixed-term position from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028 for a New Zealand registered teacher, with HPTSA and isolation allowances. Beginning teachers may apply.
- 0.8 FTTE part-time position
- Classroom release across Years 1–15
- HPTSA and isolation allowances
- Open to beginning teachers
Closes in 14 days
Applications close 19 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
This is a 0.8 FTTE classroom release role working across Years 0 to 13. The fixed-term position runs from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028 and includes the High Priority Teacher Supply Allowance and Isolation Allowance. Beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand teacher registration
- Flexibility across different year levels
- Collaborative work with school staff
- Contribution to the wider community
- Clear understanding of personal strengths and teaching interests
About the school
South Westland Area School is a composite school of about 120 students on the West Coast, between Hokitika and Franz Josef. It offers small classes, a supportive local community and access to outdoor recreation and nearby services.
How to apply
Complete the school's application form and submit it with a CV and cover letter to the school. Applications close on 19 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Other
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Allowances
- High Priority Teacher Supply Allowance (HPTSA) Isolation Allowance (ISO)
- Listed
- 5 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Our school has approximately 120 students and is located on the stunning West Coast of the South Island, half-way between Hokitika and Franz Josef. We have many classic West Coast outdoor recreational opportunities on our doorstep. Hokitika is just 45-mins…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 111
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 75 Wanganui Flat Road, Harihari
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