Classroom teacher, for 2026

Wairakei School (Christchurch); Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in England is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher for the 2026 academic year. The role involves contributing to a collaborative team, utilizing strong curriculum knowledge, and ensuring a supportive learning environment for students. Ideal candidates will be certified teachers with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in diverse learning spaces.

Qualifications

• Experience in flexible learning spaces and restorative practices.
• Ability to teach primary and intermediate levels (Years 1–8).
• Passion for fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a collaborative teaching team.
• Support children to be understood and successful.
• Implement effective teaching practices in diverse subjects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Positive behaviour management

Education

Certified teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Classroom teacher, for 2026. Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 02/02/2026, End Date: 16/12/2026 (Provisional staffing for 2026)

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

We are looking for a positive, responsive and confident teacher who will be able to effectively contribute to a collaborative teaching team for 2026.

If you can contribute to a professional team and want to work in an environment where children are supported and included to be understood and successful, we would love to hear from you.

The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment and experience with positive behaviour and restorative practice. The ideal candidate will be someone with strong curriculum knowledge and pedagogical understanding of effective teacher practice in flexible learning spaces.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: