Classroom Release Teacher

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to : 0.4, Start Date : 26 / 01 / 2026, End Date : 18 / 12 / 2026 (CRT requirements)

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 Maori, The arts

Bluff School is seeking to appoint a part-time, fixed-term classroom release teacher to support akonga and kaiako two days per week (0.4 FTTE).

Located in Bluff, Murihiku (Southland), our school is deeply connected to its community and surrounding environment.

We work hard to ensure that every akonga is able to thrive during their time at Bluff School and are now seeking support from a classroom release teacher to support the effective delivery of teaching and learning.

As our classroom release teacher you would work two days per week on a rotating schedule providing release for our five full time teachers.

We are looking for someone who is a passionate and dedicated teacher with classroom experience looking to grow their experience.

The role will commence in term 1,

• and conclude at the end of term 4,

The successful candidate will :

Put our tamariki, whanau, kura and community at the heart of decision-making

Bring mana, warmth and compassion to their role

Hold deep curriculum knowledge and have teaching experience

Inspire our akonga to thrive and succeed academically, culturally and personally

Collaborate effectively with school staff and whanau

Build strong relationships with all facets of the Bluff School community

Be an effective communicator.

Please reach out if you have questions about this position, our school or the appointment process.

Below you will find our information pack where you can learn more about this role and Bluff School.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Jim Turrell (

Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.

We look forward to hearing from you!

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

Type : Full PrimaryAuthority : StateGender : Co-EdDecile : 0Roll : 126Website :

Postal Address : 39 Bradshaw Street, Bluff,

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