Scale A Year 4 Teacher

Ashburton Netherby School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashburton Netherby School in Canterbury is seeking an energetic educator to join our Year 4 classroom on a fixed-term, full-time basis starting 28 January 2027. The role focuses on fostering a love of learning and building strong relationships with students and whānau.

You will be part of a supportive school community, working to maintain high expectations in a safe and engaging environment while contributing to the wider life of the school.

Qualifications

• Energetic educator with positivity and a love of learning.
• Experience in junior/middle school is advantageous.
• Strong relationship-builder with students, whānau and community.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, respectful relationships with students, whānau, and our wider community.
• Hold high expectations while fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where every child can thrive.
• Bring a collaborative, reflective approach to practice and actively contribute to the vibrant wider life of the school.

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Roll Fluctuation)

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

Are you an enthusiastic, relational, and committed teacher?

Ashburton Netherby School is seeking an energetic educator who brings positivity and a genuine love of learning to our Year 4 classroom.

We are looking for a teacher who will:

• Build strong, respectful relationships with students, whānau, and our wider community.
• Hold high expectations while fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where every child can thrive.
• Bring a collaborative, reflective approach to their practice and actively contribute to the vibrant wider life of our school.

Experience teaching in the junior/middle school area is an advantage, but above all, we value heart, drive, and a passion for student success.

We offer a work environment where you will be valued, supported and made to feel part of Team Netherby.