New Entrant Teacher - Parental Leave for Terms 1-3

Southbridge School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge School in Canterbury, England is seeking a passionate New Entrant Teacher for a fixed-term parental leave covering Terms 1–3, 2027. This full-time role focuses on first-year learners across Years 1–8 with a warm, inclusive classroom culture.

You will build strong relationships with students, whānau and colleagues, delivering literacy and numeracy instruction and supporting wellbeing through play-based learning and collaborative planning.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher status required.
• Experience supporting early years literacy and numeracy development.
• Ability to work in a bilingual-influenced environment (Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles) and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues.
• Deliver effective literacy and numeracy instruction for early learners.
• Provide play-based and purposeful learning experiences.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and student wellbeing focus.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to plan and deliver lessons.
• Contribute to ongoing professional growth and school community initiatives.

Skills

Classroom management

Literacy instruction

Numeracy instruction

Team collaboration

Student wellbeing

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

New Entrant Teacher - Parental Leave for Terms 1-3

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 01/02/2027, End Date: 24/09/2027 (Parental Leave)

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 seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and caring teacher to join our team as a new entrant teacher for a fixed-term parental leave position covering Terms 1-3, 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference in the first year of school for our youngest learners. We are looking for someone who creates a warm, engaging and inclusive classroom where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn.

The successful applicant will:

• Build positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues
• Have a strong understanding of effective literacy and numeracy teaching for early learners
• Value play-based and purposeful learning experiences that support children's development
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and a commitment to student wellbeing
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive teaching team
• Be committed to ongoing professional growth and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

We offer

• A welcoming and collaborative staff culture
• Well-resourced learning environments
• Supportive leadership and mentoring
• Opportunities to contribute to our vibrant school community