Scale A Teacher (2 Positions)

Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development opportunity

Professional growth

Job summary

Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka is inviting applications for two Scale A Teacher positions, one Senior and one Junior, for Years 1–8. We seek outstanding educators who nurture every learner and engage whānau in a collaborative, growth-focused learning community.

Candidates will bring energy, passion, and professionalism, and will contribute to whole-school development while embracing ongoing professional growth and high-quality teaching practice.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified teacher with experience in primary education (Years 1–8).
• Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, respectful relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues.
• Engage in continuous professional growth and reflective practice.
• Contribute to whole-school development and innovative teaching approaches.
• Lead or support school-wide initiatives (e.g., Kapa Haka, Music) as appropriate.
• Uphold a growth-minded, collaborative classroom culture.

Skills

Growth mindset

Collaborative

Reflective practitioner

Relationship-building

Professional growth

Job description

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

Scale A Teacher (2 positions) - 1 Senior and 1 Junior.

At Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka , we are seeking outstanding teachers who embrace a growth mindset and are deeply committed to ensuring every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive.

We are looking for a collaborative, reflective practitioner who brings energy, passion, and professionalism to their work. You will be someone who builds strong, respectful relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues, and who is committed to continuous professional growth and high-quality teaching practice.

As a teacher in our kura, you will benefit from:

• a diverse and inclusive community where every learner is celebrated
• ongoing professional growth through high-quality PLD, inquiry into practice, instructional coaching, and strong mentorship
• a strengths-based culture where your unique skills, interests, and passions are genuinely valued
• the opportunity to contribute to whole-school development and innovation.

There is also a potential management unit available for the right applicant , offering an exciting leadership opportunity for someone ready to extend their impact within the school. Please state in your cover letter area's you might be able to lead, for example, Kapa Haka, Music, and others.

If you are an innovative, collaborative, and future-focused educator who is passionate about creating extraordinary learning experiences for children, we would love to hear from you.