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Posted 16 July, 2026

Fixed Term Teacher Years 3-5

Mahana School
Nelson, NSN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 4a277d1440f4c4c3

Job Description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 12/10/2026, End Date: 18/12/2026 (Sabbatical Leave) Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts Mahana School, beautifully nestled in the Tasman Region just 20 minutes from both Motueka and Richmond, offers a unique learning environment where students enjoy the best of both worlds: a strong education within a peaceful rural setting. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced teacher to join our team in a fixed-term, full-time position for Term 4 2026 (commencing Monday 12 October until Friday 18 December 2026), covering a staff member's Sabbatical leave. If you are an educator looking to bring your established expertise to a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. structured literacy expertise: Experience with the iDeaL platform and a strong understanding of structured literacy practices is preferred familiarity with Maths—No Problem!: A solid understanding of the Maths—No Problem! curriculum will be an advantage someone who brings their own strengths: We value diversity and are looking for someone who brings creativity, passion, and individual strengths to enrich our teaching and learning environment relationship-focused practice: We take a relational approach to teaching and learning and highly value strong, respectful relationships with our students, whānau and colleagues. If you're ready to come and work alongside 17 students in Years 3–5 and become part of a close-knit, vibrant school community, we encourage you to apply. How to apply Please send your CV (including 3 references), cover letter and direct enquiries to: Physical address: 15 Mahana School Road, Mahana #J-18808-Ljbffr

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