LEARNING ASSISTANT

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic person to join our hardworking learning support team. This person will contribute to our positive culture and understand how strong relationships enhance personal growth for young people.

The successful applicant will have proven experience in providing support to learners with identified needs and must have sympathy for the needs of young people, showing initiative and independence in meeting those needs. The ability to communicate with both learners and staff is essential.

We are located in the beautiful city of Nelson, giving you the opportunity to work whilst having access to all the natural beauty and lifestyle options the Nelson/Tasman area is famous for.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. A satisfactory NZ Police Vet will be required before commencing work.

Application

Applications close at 12.00pm on Monday 18 May 2026.

Please complete the attached application form, include a covering letter and CV detailing qualifications and previous experience, and either email or post to the details below.

Email: hr@nayland.school.nz

Address: Nayland College, 166 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011

Download our information and application pack here:

Application pack:  Learning Assistant

 

GEOGRAPHY | TOURISM TEACHER

We are seeking a forward thinking, passionate and dynamic person to join a well resourced and collegial social sciences team.

Nayland College is a highly-regarded, progressive, co-educational school. We are a Microsoft Showcase school, recognised for educational excellence, and located in the beautiful city of Nelson, giving you the opportunity to teach whilst having access to all the natural beauty and lifestyle options the Nelson/Tasman area is famous for.

The College’s values of success, opportunity, ako and respect underpin our teaching and learning, and your commitment to those values through PB4L and restorative practices is an expectation. As a school we are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to our vision of ‘toitoi manawa’ inspiring, engaging and empowering learners to soar high and reach their full potential.

Successful applicants will:

• Enjoy sharing their skills and knowledge of geography, tourism and social studies in innovative ways to help students reach their full potential.
• Work collaboratively with their skilled colleagues in a supportive learning area.
• Recognise and value the importance of embedding Mātauranga Māori within the curriculum.
• Be adept at using technology when and where appropriate to enhance teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate strong pedagogical practice including blended learning and differentiation.
• Be student-focused and enjoy mentoring and developing young people.

While this is advertised as a full time position, for the ideal candidate part time negotiation may be possible.

Application

Applications close at 3pm on Friday 22 May 2026.  Please complete the attached application form, include a covering letter and CV detailing qualifications and previous experience, and either email or post to the details below.

Email: hr@nayland.school.nz

Address: Nayland College, 166 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011

Download our information and application pack here:

Application pack:  Geography | Tourism Teacher

 

ENGLISH TEACHER

We are seeking a forward thinking, passionate and dynamic person to join a well resourced and collegial English team.

Nayland College is a highly-regarded, progressive, co-educational school. We are a Microsoft Showcase school, recognised for educational excellence, and located in the beautiful city of Nelson, giving you the opportunity to teach whilst having access to all the natural beauty and lifestyle options the Nelson/Tasman area is famous for.

The College’s values of success, opportunity, ako and respect underpin our teaching and learning, and your commitment to those values through PB4L and restorative practices is an expectation. As a school we are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to our vision of ‘toitoi manawa’ inspiring, engaging and empowering learners to soar high and reach their full potential.

Successful applicants will:

• Enjoy sharing their skills and knowledge of English in innovative ways to help students reach their full potential.
• Work collaboratively with their skilled colleagues in a supportive learning area.
• Recognise and value the importance of embedding Mātauranga Māori within the curriculum.
• Be adept at using technology when and where appropriate to enhance teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate strong pedagogical practice including blended learning and differentiation.
• Be student-focused and enjoy mentoring and developing young people.

While this is advertised as a full time position, for the ideal candidate part time negotiation may be possible.

Application

Applications close at 3pm on Friday 22 May 2026.  Please complete the attached application form, include a covering letter and CV detailing qualifications and previous experience, and either email or post to the details below.

Email: hr@nayland.school.nz

Address: Nayland College, 166 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011

Download our information and application pack here:

Application pack:  English Teacher