Teacher

Waitaha School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Waitaha Specialist School seeks a passionate teacher for a fixed-term role working with young people with disabilities. This position offers rich professional development and a chance to make a meaningful impact in education, ideal for someone who values collaboration and support in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Passionate and dedicated teacher with commitment to education.
• Ability to work with young people with disabilities.
• Professional development opportunities provided.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people with disabilities in a supportive environment.
• Contribute to a school community valuing heart, innovation, and collaboration.
• Engage in relevant professional development.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 14/07/2025, End Date: 19/12/2025 (Board funded position)

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
SDA

Join our team: make a meaningful impact in education

Waitaha Specialist School is seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our team, working with young people with disabilities. While prior experience in special education is not essential, a positive attitude, strong sense of empathy, and resilience are crucial qualities for success in this role.

You will be part of a supportive and experienced team, with rich and relevant professional development opportunities designed to help you grow both personally and professionally. This is a fixed-term position, but the skills and experience gained will be invaluable and highly transferable across all areas of education.

This is more than just a teaching role – it’s a chance to truly make a difference in the lives of students and to be part of a school community that values heart, innovation, and collaboration.

Please note: Due to the fixed-term nature of this contract, we are only able to consider applications from teachers currently residing in New Zealand.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
12 Lemonwood Drive, Rolleston

Postal Address:
12 Lemonwood Drive, Faringdon, Rolleston, 7615

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