Scale A teachers

Ferndale Te Ahu; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferndale Te Ahu is seeking dynamic and innovative certificated teachers for a special project in 2026. Successful candidates will join a dedicated team to teach a range of subjects to primary and intermediate students, fostering positive relationships with learners and valuing diversity. This part-time position requires New Zealand residency or a valid work visa, and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the school's mission of helping students reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidates must be relationship-oriented and value diversity.
• Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour.
• Commitment to ongoing learning is essential for success.

Responsibilities

• To employ effective teaching and behaviour management strategies with ORS-funded learners.
• To foster relationships that promote student success.
• To be part of either the main classroom or satellite classes.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Behaviour Management

Teaching Strategies

Education

Registered NZ Teacher

Job description

Part-time, Fixed-term, FTTE up to: 0.6, Start Date: 26/01/2026, End Date: 18/12/2026 (Special project positions)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Subjects include: English, Health and Physical Education, Learning Languages, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, Social Sciences, Technology, Te Reo Māori, The Arts

SDA

Ferndale Te Ahu is seeking dynamic and innovative teachers to join our dedicated team in 2026.

We are looking for collaborative, motivated, and positive teachers who employ effective teaching and behaviour management strategies with ORS-funded learners. Building positive relationships is key to student success.

The ideal candidates will be relationship-oriented teachers who value diversity, possess excellent communication skills, have a good sense of humour, and are committed to ongoing learning. These roles may be based in our main classroom or in our primary, secondary, or transition satellite classes.

Our school motto, 'The Best I Can Be', reflects our dedication to helping each student reach their full potential. If you are a registered NZ teacher passionate about fostering this aspiration, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

To apply, submit your application pack, CV, and a cover letter, and direct inquiries to:

Physical address:
104 Merivale Lane, Merivale, Christchurch

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