Teacher Positions (2)

St Martins School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PLD support

Career development

Well-resourced environment

Job summary

St Martins School in Canterbury invites dynamic NZ registered teachers to join our vibrant team for a maternity leave position beginning January 2027. We seek Certificated teachers for Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) with strong pedagogy and curriculum knowledge.

Applicants should differentiate programmes for diverse ākonga, build positive relationships with students, whānau and staff, and contribute to school-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with current practicing certificate.
• Strong literacy and mathematics teaching knowledge.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons for years 1–8.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners' needs.
• Foster positive relationships with students, whānau and staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to school-wide programmes.

Skills

Best practice pedagogy

Curriculum knowledge

Differentiation

Interpersonal skills

Growth mindset

Education

NZ teaching registration

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

St Martins School | Hato Mātene is seeking dynamic, highly motivated NZ registered teachers to join our vibrant team. We are committed to creating curiosity for learning and empowering every child to be their best always.

We are looking for teachers who can foster positive relationships with students, whānau, and staff, and who are enthusiastic about collaborative practice. The successful applicants will bring energy, creativity, and a genuine love of teaching that inspires learners and colleagues alike.

The ideal candidates will possess:

• A strong understanding of current best practice and pedagogy.


• Excellent curriculum knowledge, with strengths in literacy and mathematics highly desirable.


• The ability to effectively differentiate programmes to meet the needs of diverse ākonga.


• Strong interpersonal and relational skills.


• A growth mindset and a willingness to contribute to schoolwide programmes and activities.

We offer a happy, inclusive, and well-resourced environment with wonderful students, a supportive board, and a strong community. We are committed to your professional growth and provide ongoing Professional Learning and Development (PLD) to support your practice.

If you are a collaborative, innovative, and reflective practitioner prepared to provide extraordinary learning experiences for our children, we want to hear from you.

Please indicate your preferred year level/s in your application.

We have a maternity leave position for the 2027 school year and may have a fixed-term position available as well. Please indicate on your application form if you would like to apply for these as well.

All positions commence Jan 27, 2027.