New entrant teacher

Waltham School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Waltham School is seeking a passionate New entrant teacher to join their vibrant community for a fixed-term role. This full-time position focuses on fostering learning and relationships with students in primary education from July to December 2025. The ideal candidate will bring culturally responsive practices and a commitment to supporting all learners.

Qualifications

• Ability to foster a love for learning.
• Proven experience in building relationships.
• Knowledge of Structured Literacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build strong connections with students and families.
• Demonstrate culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Support neurodiverse students effectively.

Skills

Culturally responsive practice

Building connections

Supporting neurodiverse students

Education

NZ registered teacher

Job description

https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HAnkV-new-entrant-teacher-roll-growth-position/

https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HAnkV-new-entrant-teacher-roll-growth-position/

Waltham School Canterbury

New entrant teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 14/07/2025, End Date: 18/12/2025 (New entrant roll growth)

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

Suitable for beginning teachers

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Listed 10:03 am 05 June 2025 Closes 5:00pm 22 June 2025 Vacancy reference #: 1HAnkV

Waltham Primary School Te Kura o Tūpuni

Our vibrant and multicultural kura is seeking an outstanding junior school teacher to join our team from the start of term 3, 2025. For the right candidate, there may be flexibility with the start date and initial days of work.

We value inclusion, collaboration and championing the individual things that make young people special and unique. If you are passionate about fostering a love for learning, developing meaningful and trusting relationships with tamariki and their whānau, and leading by example, then Waltham is the place for you.

The successful person will be proven in their ability to:

• Build strong connections and positive relationships with ākonga, whānau, colleagues and the wider community
• Demonstrate culturally responsive practice
• Demonstrate knowledge commitment to supporting neurodiverse students
• Demonstrate knowledge and commitment to Structured Literacy (knowledge of BSLA is advantageous)

Applicants must be NZ registered.

How to apply

Please send your covering letter, CV, and completed application form to:

Tim Evers (Tumuaki - Principal)
Hastings Street East, Waltham, Christchurch
[e-mail]
[phone]

Download our Application Form and Summary Declaration
Waltham Application Form and Summary Declaration v5

Vacancy reference #: 1HAnkV

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Waltham School NZ

School details

Waltham School

Type: Full Primary
Authority: State
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 251
Website: http://www.waltham.school.nz

School number: 3581
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Physical address:
Hastings Street East, Waltham, Christchurch

Postal Address:
Hastings Street East, Waltham, Christchurch, 8023

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