Kaiako teaching positions

Sumner School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Canterbury is looking for enthusiastic certificated teachers to join their team in 2026. Successful candidates will work with students in Years 0–4, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Applicants should have strong curriculum knowledge and a passion for collaborative teaching, as well as a commitment to student wellbeing and character education.

Qualifications

• Passionate about engaging students in meaningful learning.
• Strong understanding of collaborative teaching pedagogy.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and leading learning.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in Years 0–4 within flexible learning spaces.
• Support the school Vision of connecting with people and place.
• Foster a supportive learning environment for students.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Engagement with students

Education

Certificated teacher qualification

Job description

Overview

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 18/12/2026 (Variation to contract 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

About Sumner School

Sumner School is seeking enthusiastic and collaborative kaiako to join our team in 2026. Successful applicants will likely be working with ākonga in Years 0–4, within our purpose-built flexible learning spaces.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a kura where people truly matter. We are looking for kaiako who:

• enjoy working collaboratively and leading learning with warmth,
• bring strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of collaborative teaching pedagogy,
• are passionate about engaging tamariki in rich, meaningful learning, and
• are committed to our school Vision of “Connecting with our people, our learning and our place”.

Sumner School is a very special place to be. Our curious and creative ākonga, highly skilled kaiako and incredibly supportive whānau and Board create a strong sense of community. We believe tamariki learn best when they are happy, engaged and inspired. Our learning programmes are designed to meet their needs while nurturing their strengths, sparking their interests, and supporting their aspirations.

Wellbeing and Character Education sit at the heart of our kura. We aim to grow not just the minds of our tamariki, but also their hearts, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and Positive Education tools they need to choose to flourish.

If you are excited about making a difference for our tamariki, working as part of a supportive team, and continuing to grow your own practice, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
Colenso Street, Sumner, Christchurch