2 Teachers Years 3 and 4

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School is recruiting two permanent, full-time teachers for Years 3 and 4 in Canterbury. The role emphasizes empathy-led practice, collaborative planning, and strong relationships with students and whānau. Experience with the New Zealand Curriculum and inclusive pedagogy is valued.

You will design literacy and mathematics learning, integrate Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga, and contribute to a vibrant, supportive school community in a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent self-awareness, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with students, staff, parents and whānau.
• Willingness to contribute to the wider school community and go the extra mile.
• Ability to differentiate learning to meet diverse student needs.
• Commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive practice.
• Love of learning and reflective practice with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching in Years 3–4 using the New Zealand Curriculum across core areas.
• Collaborate with staff to design engaging, inclusive learning experiences.
• Integrate e-learning and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga into programmes.

Skills

Empathy-driven teaching

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Collaborative teaching

Growth mindset

Flexibility

Job description

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About the role

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 permanent teaching positionsavailable in the middle area (Years 3 and 4) of the school, starting 28 January 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 are required. An ability to integrate the curriculum, e-learning and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga into learning programmes is highly desirable.

Marshland School offers an exciting opportunity for teachers who wish to extend their capability in a friendly, positive and fun learning environment.

Person specification

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
• 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
• high value on culturally responsive and inclusive practice
• a love of learning, reflective practice and a growth mindset.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full-time, Permanent

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts

Region Canterbury

Employer

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School