Teacher

Waimairi School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Waimairi School invites applications for a Full-time, fixed-term Certificated Teacher to cover maternity leave from 27 January 2027 to 16 December 2027. The role spans primary and intermediate years 1–8, with a focus on delivering engaging, transformative learning across a diverse curriculum.

You’ll join a collaborative team that values vibrant learning, innovation, and strong partnerships with students, whānau, and the wider community.

Qualifications

• a deep understanding of effective teaching practice
• the ability to build strong, authentic partnerships with learners and whānau
• an innovative mindset for continual improvement
• an openness to professional learning, active introspection, metacognition, and applying feedback for growth

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and transformative lessons for primary and intermediate learners (Years 1–8) within a collaborative team.
• Contribute to a culture of continual improvement, reflective practice, and professional inquiry.

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Maternity 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

Teacher wanted – For a transformative journey

At Waimairi School, we exist to create powerful learning that transforms—not just for students, but for teachers too. This is not a job where you simply deliver lessons. It’s a place where you’ll be challenged, supported, and expected to grow.

The work won’t be easy. Rapid change. Relentless pursuit of impact. Safe return to comfort zones doubtful. But if you believe learning should be vibrant, innovative, and deeply connected to people, you’ll thrive here. You won’t do this alone. You’ll be part of a team that pushes, supports, and walks this journey with you.

You’ll be part of a team living our VIBE:

• Vibrant learning-centred culture—where curiosity and challenge drive everything.
• Innovation for continual improvement—because we don’t settle for ‘good enough’.
• Belonging through authentic partnerships—building deep partnerships with learners, whānau, and each other.
• Evaluation for impact—engaging in professional inquiry, learning walks, and principled storytelling to sharpen our collective practice.

To thrive here, you’ll need:

• a deep understanding of effective teaching practice
• the ability to build strong, authentic partnerships with learners and whānau
• an innovative mindset for continual improvement
• an openness to professional learning, active introspection, metacognition, and applying feedback for growth.

This role is for educators who ask big questions, reflect deeply, and want to make a real difference. If you’re passionate about transformative learning and ready to grow in a school that’s always evolving, we’d love to meet you.

If you’re ready to be part of something bigger than yourself—if you’re willing to step into the unknown, challenge the norm, and learn alongside a reflective, forward-thinking team—then we’re waiting for you.

Are you in?