Scale A Teacher | Year 1-8 | Commencing January 2027

Southwell School is a co-educational day and boarding school for Year 1-8 students, situated on a beautiful, expansive campus in the heart of Hamilton, New Zealand. We foster a supportive and engaging learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential through a holistic approach to education. With a strong financial foundation and a vibrant community spirit, Southwell is dedicated to academic excellence, a wide range of curriculum and co-curricular opportunities, and a nurturing pastoral care system. We are currently introducing the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).

About the Role
We are seeking a teacher with strong capabilities in inquiry-based learning, numeracy, structured literacy, digital technology, physical education, the performing arts, or science. Exceptional pastoral care skills and a collaborative approach are essential.

Key Responsibilities and Expected Outcomes:

As a Scale A Teacher at Southwell School:
Teaching and Learning: You'll design, deliver, and assess engaging learning programs that meet the diverse needs of all students, holding high expectations for every learner. You'll skillfully integrate digital technologies to enhance lessons and employ effective teaching methods to keep students engaged and support their progress.

Learning Environment: You'll cultivate a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom where students feel respected and supported. Your efforts will help students develop wellbeing, resilience, and independence, and you'll manage behavior with a positive and consistent approach.

Assessment for Learning: You'll use a variety of assessment methods to track student progress and use that data to guide your planning and teaching. You'll also provide timely and helpful feedback to students and maintain accurate records of their assessments.

Professional Relationships: You'll engage positively with students, colleagues, families, and the wider community. This means collaborating effectively with your team on shared planning and communicating clearly in all situations.

Professional Learning: You'll show a strong commitment to ongoing professional development, consistently reflecting on your teaching, actively seeking feedback, and participating in school-wide learning opportunities.

Contribution to School Life: You'll actively support the school's values, vision, and strategic goals. This includes participating in school events and extra-curricular activities, and taking on any other duties as needed.

What We Are Looking For:
- Current New Zealand teacher registration and practicing certificate.
- A positive and flexible approach to teamwork and collaboration.
- Proven experience in a co-educational setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent presentation and report writing abilities.
- A genuine willingness to engage with the school’s vision and values.
- Strengths in specific curriculum areas (as previously listed, such as inquiry, numeracy, structured literacy, etc.).
- Willingness to contribute to the extracurricular offerings of the school, coaching a sport.

Why Join Southwell School?
At Southwell, we believe in fostering a dynamic and supportive environment where both students and staff can thrive. We value professional growth, a passion for learning, and a collective commitment to delivering high-quality education.

Salary will be based on the Scale A teacher pay scale, taking into account experience and qualifications, and includes an extra duty allowance of 1MU.