Primary teacher position: Y3-5

6 days ago


Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Maheno School Full time
Primary teacher position: Y3-5

We are an awesome little country school, just 15 min South of Oamaru with four classrooms of Y0-8 students. We have an opening in our staffing due to one of our teachers retiring. The role will be for a composite class of Y3-5 with approximately 24 students, full-time on a fixed-term contract until the end of the year where there will then be an opportunity to apply for a permanent position in 2026. Please note the 2026 future position could be for the same class or the class up or down from this current advertised class.

We are seeking a teacher who is well-organised, curriculum knowledgeable, energetic, enthusiastic and a team player with a commitment to developing professionally in order to do the best for our wonderful students. We have an amazingly supportive community, BoT and our students are real country kids who love life and learning

Come and join our amazing and supportive rural school - visitors are welcome anytime

How to apply

To apply: First, email us for your copy of our job pack. Then when this is completed, email it back to us along with your CV and a cover letter to office@maheno.school.nz.

Postal Address:
Gifford Street RD 6O, Oamaru, 9495

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Stella Macrae, Principal
office@maheno.school.nz
(03) 439 5707

Vacancy reference #: 1HAmmN

School detailsMaheno School

Type: Full Primary
Authority: State
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 89
Website: www.maheno.school.nz

Physical address:
Short Street, Maheno

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