Classroom Teacher

We have a vacancy for a full-time classroom teacher to join our team at the beginning of the 2026 school year.

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Why Huntley?
As we are a school of 160-170 students, you become part of the family and get to know all the students in the school.  

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.

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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
• Excellent professional development opportunities
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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 cover letter, CV (with two referees), and completed application form to:

Ingrid McDonald
Executive Assistant to the Headmaster
office@huntley.school.nz
(06) 327 8049

Applications close 3pm Friday, 21st November 2025

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to get in touch for a confidential chat or to arrange a visit to see the school in action. You’ll quickly see what makes Huntley such a special place to work and teach.

To learn more about us, visit www.huntley.school.nz or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HuntleySchool/