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Huntley School (Marton)Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

2 days ago

Job description

Huntley School (Marton) Manawatu / Whanganui

Full time, Permanent

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Mathematics and statistics, Social sciences

MMA and Housing allowance

Join Huntley School – teaching opportunity for 2026

Huntley School is a co‑educational, independent preparatory school set on eleven hectares in rural Marton just 30 minutes from Whanganui and 40 minutes from Palmerston North. Huntley is New Zealand’s oldest and largest preparatory boarding and day school. With a proud 129‑year history, we deliver a bespoke curriculum academically, physically, socially, culturally, and spiritually.

Why Huntley?

Our teachers here enjoy teaching the students at Huntley, with release time of at least 8 hours a week, professional development, morning tea, daily hot lunches, afternoon tea, and an annual wellbeing budget, as well as unique staff scholarship opportunities. Our mid‑term breaks offer staff the opportunity to recharge; we have mid‑term breaks every term, along with 2‑week holidays at the end of term.

We offer :

Wellbeing budgets for all teachers
Small classroom sizes of no more than 22
A fun and helpful team with a strong sense of enjoyment in their job
Generous release time for planning, preparation, and professional growth
A week’s mid‑term break every term
Staff scholarships for bespoke professional development
Morning and afternoon teas, and hot lunches are provided daily
On‑site accommodation options

We’re looking for someone who :

Is a registered (or eligible) NZ teacher with primary, intermediate, or secondary experience

Demonstrates warmth, flexibility, and enthusiasm in their approach to teaching.

Establishes and maintains strong, positive relationships with students and colleagues.

Possesses a sound foundation in literacy and numeracy

Offers additional strengths in sport, music, or cultural pursuits.

Appreciates and embraces the unique opportunities associated with working in a boarding preparatory school environment.

The successful applicant will also contribute to the broader life of the school, including co‑curricular and pastoral activities, fostering meaningful engagement with students both within and beyond the classroom.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

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Classroom Teacher • Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand