Teachers (2 positions)

Avonhead School - Rakipaoa; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Avonhead School - Rakipaoa is seeking two fixed-term full-time classroom teachers to cover maternity leave for 2027. Positions cover Years 1–8, with a diverse curriculum including English, Health and Physical Education, Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, Technology, te reo Māori, and The Arts.

We value collaboration with tamariki, families and colleagues and expect up-to-date curriculum knowledge and strong pedagogical practice.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date curriculum knowledge and pedagogical practice are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, tamariki and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative, rich and inclusive classroom programmes.
• Collaborate with staff to support student learning and wellbeing.
• Year level of the position will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Inclusive classroom practice

Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (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

We are seeking two fixed-term full time (maternity leave) classroom teachers to join our awesome teaching team at Avonhead School - Rakipaoa in 2027. The year level of the positions will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

At Avonhead, we have a strong sense of community and thrive on forming great partnerships with our teachers, tamariki and families. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who is able to work collaboratively with like minded practitioners to deliver innovative, rich and inclusive classroom programmes. Up to date curriculum knowledge and pedagogical practice are essential. If you would like to join our amazing team, we would love to hear from you.