2 fixed-term teaching positions in Years 3 to 6

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School in Canterbury is seeking two fixed-term teachers for Years 3–6. The positions run from 28 January 2027 to 16 December 2027, full-time with reduced hours for two staff.

Experience with the New Zealand Curriculum, collaborative teaching, and integrating Te Reo Māori into learning are highly valued. The role emphasises deep learning in literacy and mathematics, with a focus on responsive and inclusive teaching, strong relationships with students, staff, and

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Commitment to collaborative teaching.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and pedagogical practice.
• Ability to integrate the curriculum, e-learning and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga.
• Willingness to contribute to the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons for Years 3–6.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and whānau.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners.
• Integrate curriculum with Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga.
• Utilise digital tools to support deep learning.

Skills

Self-awareness

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Curriculum knowledge

Pedagogical practice

Differentiated instruction

Education

Certificated teacher

Tools

E-learning platforms

Digital tools

Job description

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School Canterbury

2 fixed-term teaching positions in Years 3 to 6

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (2 teachers on reduced hours )

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

Our ideal candidate is someone who naturally leads with empathy, ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and deeply at home within our classroom walls. We are looking for a positive, innovative and reflective practitioner, who builds strong relationships and demonstrates a commitment to providing high-quality learning opportunities to meet diverse student learning needs. If this reflects your approach to teaching, we welcome your application.

We have 2 fixed-term teacher positions available in Year 3 to 6 (due to 2 teachers working reduced hours) available in our school, starting 28 January 2027 and ending 16 December 2027.

Candidates will have sound New Zealand Curriculum knowledge, be committed to collaborative teaching and be excited to be a member of our inspirational team of staff. Strengths in learning design and pedagogy to support deep learning in literacy and mathematics in the junior school are required. An ability to integrate the curriculum, e-learning and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga into learning programmes is highly desirable.

We are looking for teachers who have:

• excellent self-awareness, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• an ability to build and sustain effective relationships and partnerships with students, staff, parents and whānau
• a willingness to go the ‘extra mile’ and contribute to the wider school community
• successful teaching experience, strong curriculum knowledge and pedagogical practice
• high expectations for themselves and for all students
• a willingness to work hard to ensure success for every child
• the ability to flexibly adapt teaching practice and differentiate learning to meet the needs of students
• experience in positive behaviour for learning and restorative practice
• high value on culturally responsive and inclusive practice
• ability to integrate the curriculum and provide deep learning, underpinned by digital fluency and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga
• a love of learning, reflective practice and a growth mindset.