Scale A teacher 2026

Pleasant Point Primary School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural primary school is seeking a full-time, certificated teacher to cover for a teacher on leave. The ideal candidate will join a collaborative team, teaching students in primary and intermediate years, and will possess versatility and strong communication skills. This role is focused on nurturing and engaging students while supporting the school's community values.

Qualifications

• Exceptional knowledge in English, Health, Physical education, and Mathematics.
• Ability to support children and engage them effectively.
• Commitment to the school's values and community.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary and intermediate students (Years 1–8).
• Collaborate with a supportive teaching team.
• Engage and inspire students through diverse curricula.

Skills

Team player

Versatility

Effective communication

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Pleasant Point Primary School Canterbury

Scale A teacher 2026

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2026, End Date: 18/12/2026 (To cover a teacher on a year's 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 looking for an exceptional and versatile team player to join our collaborative teaching team. We are a very well resourced rural school with 260 pupils in a lovely rural environment with several playgrounds, a native area and various creative play environments.

We have an excellent teaching and support team who hold the good of the children at the heart of all that we do, living our motto, "A head and heart for learning and a backpack for the journey." Our students are lovely and a shining example of our CARE values - Curious, Awesome, Respectful and Engaged.

This position is to cover a teacher who is taking a year's leave to play sport overseas. We have an experienced and talented team who are very able and willing to support a beginning teacher.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
33 Halstead Road, Pleasant Point

Postal Address:
31 Halstead Road, Pleasant Point, 7903

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