Year 7-8 Classroom Teacher Vacancy 2027

Full time, Permanent

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 Māori, The arts

Te Kura o te Tua Marino: Hanga Atu ki te Tua Marino – Creating the Calm Beyond

Tua Marina School invites applications from outstanding NZ registered teachers to join our dedicated team in a Year 7-8 classroom from 2027. We are a vibrant, well-resourced rural community school just outside Blenheim, renowned for its strong community spirit and stunning natural environment.

Our unique school history, established in 1871 following the Wairau Affray/Defence of the Wairau, gives our curriculum an authentic richness and grounds our focus: Hanga Atu ki te Tua Marino – Creating the CALM Beyond (Nurturing lifelong learners).

About our school

Modern learning approaches: You will teach and learn in a well-resourced and supported environment.
Picturesque setting: Our extensive grounds are a key part of our environment, featuring large playing fields, a native forest area, hard courts, an all-weather sports surface, adventure playgrounds, and a swimming pool.
Strong community: We pride ourselves on a caring, inclusive, and family-oriented environment with high engagement from our whānau and local community.

What we are looking for

We seek a teacher who is:

A passionate and lifelong learner committed to excellence.
Culturally responsive and dedicated to equity and inclusion.
Highly effective in building positive relationships with tamariki, staff, and whānau.
Confident in structured learning approaches.
Ready to contribute to our school’s vision of Hanga Atu ki te Tua Marino.

How to apply
Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :
Nic Walker
Tua Marina School, 11 Campbells Road, Tua Marina, Blenhiem 7273
principal@tuamarina.school.nz
03 570 5621

Vacancy Reference # : 1HAttU

Closes 4pm, 02nd October 2026