Teacher

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School Canterbury in Canterbury, NZ, invites applications for a permanent, full-time Teacher (Years 1–8). The role covers primary and intermediate education, with responsibilities across English, health, mathematics, Te reo Māori, and The Arts.

The ideal candidate leads with empathy, collaborates across staff, differentiates instruction, and uses e-learning to support deep learning. A strong NZ Curriculum knowledge base is essential & a growth mindset is valued.

Qualifications

• Sound NZ Curriculum knowledge.
• Commitment to collaborative teaching.
• Strong learning design and pedagogy to support deep learning.
• Ability to integrate curriculum, e-learning and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga.

Responsibilities

• Lead with empathy to ensure every child feels seen and heard.
• Collaborate with staff to provide high-quality learning opportunities.
• Integrate Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga, e-learning and curriculum into learning programmes.
• Differentiate teaching to meet diverse learner needs.
• Support deep learning in literacy and mathematics in the junior school.

Skills

Self-awareness

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Differentiation

Positive behaviour support

Restorative practice

Culturally responsive teaching

Digital fluency

Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School Canterbury

Teacher

Full time, Permanent

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

Our ideal candidate is someone who naturally leads with empathy, ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and deeply at home within our classroom walls. We are looking for a positive, innovative and reflective practitioner, who builds strong relationships and demonstrates a commitment to providing high-quality learning opportunities to meet diverse student learning needs. If this reflects your approach to teaching, we welcome your application.

We have a permanent teaching position available in the senior area of the school, commencing 28/01/2027.

Candidates will have sound New Zealand Curriculum knowledge, be committed to collaborative teaching and be excited to be a member of our inspirational team of staff. Strengths in learning design and pedagogy to support deep learning in literacy and mathematics in the junior school are required. An ability to integrate the curriculum, e-learning and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga into learning programmes is highly desirable.

Marshland School offers an exciting opportunity for teachers who wish to extend their capability in a friendly, positive and fun learning environment. This means they show Marshland Mana.

Person specification

We are looking for teachers who have:

• Excellent self-awareness, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• An ability to build and sustain effective relationships and partnerships with students, staff, parents and whānau
• A willingness to go the ‘extra mile’ and contribute to the wider school community
• Successful teaching experience, strong curriculum knowledge and pedagogical practice
• High expectations for themselves and for all students
• A willingness to work hard to ensure success for every child
• The ability to flexibly adapt teaching practice and differentiate learning to meet the needs of students
• Experience in positive behaviour for learning and restorative practice
• High value on culturally responsive and inclusive practice
• Ability to integrate the curriculum and provide deep learning, underpinned by digital fluency and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga
• A love of learning, reflective practice and a growth mindset