Posted 06 August, 2026
Scale A Teacher (0.3 FTTE) - Principal Release Teacher
Waikoikoi School
Dunedin, OTA, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 8d8ca9b6e01776d7
Job Description
Scale A Teacher (0.3 FTTE) – Principal Release Teacher Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.3 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 Are you looking for a school where every child is known, every teacher makes a difference and relationships are at the heart of learning? Waikoikoi School is a small rural Year 1–6 primary school in West Otago. We are proud to provide a welcoming, supportive environment where students are challenged, encouraged and celebrated for who they are. Our small roll allows us to personalise learning, build strong partnerships with whanau and provide opportunities that help every child succeed. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to join our team as our 0.3 FTTE principal release teacher. The successful applicant will: Build positive relationships with students, whanau and the wider community. Enjoy teaching in a multi-level classroom. Deliver high-quality explicit teaching programmes. Demonstrate a strong understanding of structured literacy and evidence informed teaching. Use assessment to meet the individual needs of learners. Contribute to our environmental learning and Enviroschools journey. Work collaboratively as part of a small, dedicated team. Applicants must hold a current New Zealand practising certificate. If you are passionate about making a genuine difference and would like to become part of a caring rural school community, we would love to hear from you. School visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Start date: Monday 12 October 2026 (or by negotiation) #J-18808-Ljbffr