Scale A Teacher | Year 6-8
Overview
A Glimpse into Southwell
Southwell School is a leading co-educational day and boarding school for Year 1-8 students.
Our beautiful, expansive campus is a place where students thrive, supported by a strong financial foundation and a commitment to academic excellence and exceptional pastoral care.
We're on an exciting journey, embracing the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and seeking like-minded teachers to help us embed this future-focused, inquiry-based approach.
Is this you?
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- re searching for a dynamic, collaborative teacher who is eager to foster inquiry-based learning and student agency.
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About the Role : Scale A Y6-8 Teacher
(Commencement date is negotiable)
Inquiry-Based Learning
Numeracy
Structured Literacy
Digital Technology
Science
Exceptional pastoral care skills and a collaborative, team-player approach are a must.
What You'll Be Doing (and Excelling At!)
Inspiring Teaching : Designing and delivering exciting, tech-integrated lessons that meet diverse needs and keep students engaged.
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Nurturing Environment : Creating a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom where students feel respected, build resilience, and develop independence.
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Assessment Power : Using assessment not just for grading, but to drive your planning and provide timely, helpful feedback that genuinely moves students forward.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work : Collaborating effectively with your teaching team, sharing ideas, and building strong, positive relationships with colleagues, students, and families.
Growth Mindset : Committing to your own professional learning, actively seeking feedback, and participating in the school\u
Full School Life : Enthusiastically supporting Southwell\u
This includes getting involved in school events and extra-curricular offerings, e.g., coaching a sport.
What You Need to Bring
Current New Zealand teacher registration and practicing certificate.
A genuinely positive and flexible approach to teamwork.
Proven experience in a co-educational setting is a bonus.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A willingness to contribute your strengths to our extracurricular life.
A clear alignment with the Southwell School vision and values.
Why Join the Southwell Family?
We believe that when our staff thrive, our students thrive.
You will enjoy :
A dynamic, collaborative, and highly supportive work environment.
A genuine commitment to your professional growth and passion for learning.
Salary based on the Scale A pay scale (reflecting your experience and qualifications) PLUS an additional 1MU extra duty allowance.
Ready to start your next great adventure in education?
Job Details
Job Location : 200 Peachgrove Road, Hamilton
Job Classification : Subject Teacher
Job Status : Full-Time
Contractual Status : Permanent
Start Date : 14 November
Educational Requirements : Bachelor\u
Experience Required : 1 2 Years
Certifications Required : Valid NZ Teacher Registration
About the School
Year 1 to 8
Co-educational
Southwell School
200 Peachgrove Road, Claudelands, Hamilton
To apply, please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
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