Scale A Teachers (3 positions)

Elmwood Normal School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmwood Normal School seeks experienced teachers to join the school teaching team for years 1–8, with strengths in English, Health and physical education, and the arts. Applicants should have sound curriculum knowledge, strong classroom management, and a commitment to contributing to ITE programmes.

The role supports a collaborative, well-resourced, and positive teaching environment, with professional development and opportunities in The Arts and Digital Technology.

Qualifications

• Sound curriculum knowledge and effective classroom management skills.
• Experience teaching structured literacy and maths is essential.
• Commitment to upholding ITE programmes.

Responsibilities

• Teach in years 1–8 across listed subjects (English, Health & PE, Languages, Maths, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts).
• Deliver structured literacy and maths instruction.
• Engage in wider school curriculum activities and ITE programme involvement.
• Collaborate with staff to provide high-quality teaching and learning.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Structured literacy

Mathematics

Digital technology

The arts

Team collaboration

Education

Certificated teacher

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

Normal School Allowance

We seek highly motivated and experienced teachers with sound curriculum knowledge and effective classroom management skills to join our school teaching team. Strengths and experience teaching structured literacy and maths are essential. A commitment to upholding our position as a provider of ITE programmes is required.

A willingness to engage in wider school curriculum activities and an interest in The Arts and Digital Technology is an added advantage.

Elmwood Normal School provides children with a rich curriculum and enjoys high levels of support from parents and the community. The school is well resourced and provides a quality teaching and learning environment. Teachers work collaboratively to ensure the best possible programme delivery for students.

We offer a great and supportive team, personal and professional development, and a wonderful work environment.

Applicants should give details of recent experiences in teaching at these levels and their preferred level.

These positions are not suitable for Beginning Teachers.

Physical address:
Aikmans Road, Merivale, Christchurch

Postal Address:
29 Aikmans Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014