Teacher - Phase 2 or 3

Westburn Te Kura O Hereora; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Westburn Te Kura o Hereora is seeking an experienced kaiako to join our full primary school staff in a permanent role from 2027. We value relationships, learning and belonging, with supportive and collaborative colleagues who strive to provide the very best for our tamariki.

The successful applicant will build strong, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues; maintain high expectations for learner progress; use engaging, evidence-informed teaching practices; and contribute

Qualifications

• Experienced, enthusiastic and committed kaiako
• Permanent position from 2027
• Full primary school with strong professional culture
• Commitment to respect, excellence and citizenship

Responsibilities

• builds strong, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues
• has high expectations and a strong commitment to learner progress and achievement
• uses engaging and evidence-informed teaching practices
• is responsive to diverse strengths, needs and backgrounds
• contributes positively to a collaborative team culture
• is open to new ideas and committed to their professional growth
• brings energy, warmth, and creativity to their teaching.

Skills

Relationship building

Learner progress

Engaging teaching

Diversity responsive

Team collaboration

Professional growth

Creativity

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

Westburn Te Kura o Hereora is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed kaiako to join our staff in a permanent position from 2027.

We're a full primary school where relationships, learning and belonging are at the heart of what we do. We have a supportive and collaborative staff who value working together to provide the very best for our tamariki.

We're looking for a teacher who:

• builds strong, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues
• has high expectations and a strong commitment to learner progress and achievement
• uses engaging and evidence-informed teaching practices
• is responsive to diverse strengths, needs and backgrounds
• contributes positively to a collaborative team culture
• is open to new ideas and committed to their professional growth
• brings energy, warmth, and creativity to their teaching.

Westburn is a well-resourced school with a strong professional culture, where teachers are supported to do their best work. We value collaboration, innovation and professional trust, and enjoy working alongside colleagues who are willing to share their expertise and contribute to the wider life of the kura.

Our school vision is centred on Respect, Excellence and Citizenship, and we are committed to developing confident, capable learners who know they belong and are ready to make a positive contribution to their world. We would love to welcome someone who is excited to contribute this vision and to our ongoing strategic direction.

There may be flexibility around class level placement, depending on the strengths and experience of the successful applicant, however it is likely to be in Phase 2 or 3 (Years 4-8).

If you are an experienced teacher looking for a school where you can make a difference, be part of a great team and enjoy coming to work each day, we would love to hear from you.

Further information about Westburn Te Kura o Hereora can be found on our school website.