Permanent Teaching Position

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School in Canterbury invites applications for a permanent teaching position covering primary and intermediate (Years 1–8). The successful candidate will lead with empathy and build strong relationships to create a welcoming, inclusive classroom.

Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum is essential, with strengths in literacy and mathematics, and an ability to integrate Te Reo Māori and tikanga into learning.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Commitment to collaborative teaching and inclusive practice.
• Ability to integrate Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga into lessons.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging learning for Years 1–8.
• Deliver high-quality learning opportunities to meet diverse needs.
• Collaborate with staff, whanau and colleagues.
• Integrate curriculum, e-learning and Te Reo Māori into programmes.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Collaborative teaching

Positive behaviour for learning

Digital literacy

Te Reo Māori knowledge

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School Canterbury

Permanent Teaching Position

Full time, Permanent

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

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 a permanent teaching position available in the middle/senior area of the school, starting on 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 in the junior school 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. This means they show Marshland Mana.

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
• successful teaching experience, strong curriculum knowledge and pedagogical practice
• high expectations for themselves and for all students
• 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
• experience in positive behaviour for learning and restorative practice
• high value on culturally responsive and inclusive practice
• ability to integrate the curriculum and provide deep learning, underpinned by digital fluency and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga
• a love of learning, reflective practice and a growth mindset.