Teaching position for our junior school NE-Y2

Akaroa Area School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Canterbury is seeking a dedicated teacher for their junior school NE-Y2. The ideal candidate will have experience in multi-level teaching, strong literacy and mathematical expertise, and the ability to differentiate learning for small classes. The school offers a supportive team environment, excellent students, and opportunities for professional growth. Accommodation may be available if needed.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Small class sizes

Accommodation options available

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching a multi-level classroom.
• Strong skills in literacy and mathematics essential.
• Familiarity with ESOL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in the junior level NE-Y2.
• Develop and implement differentiated teaching initiatives.
• Support students in a small class environment.

Skills

Strong literacy and mathematical expertise

Differentiation of learning

Knowledge of BSLA

Knowledge of Te Mātaiaho

Ability to teach a multi-level classroom

Experience in transition to school

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Overview

Teaching position for our junior school NE-Y2

Full time, Permanent

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Certificated teacher

• English
• Health and physical education
• Learning languages
• Mathematics and statistics
• Science
• Social sciences
• Technology
• Te reo Māori
• The arts

Our wonderful junior teacher is retiring, so we are looking for a teacher with experience in transition to school and teaching a multi-level classroom. Applicant needs to have strong literacy and mathematical expertise and differentiation of learning. We have small junior classes, so you have the opportunity to develop initiatives to differentiate practice, and extend and enrich the local curriculum.

Our school is delivering BSLA, so knowledge in this would be advantageous, along with knowledge of Te Mātaiaho and ESOL.

Akaroa Area School offers an opportunity for the successful applicant to further grow as a teacher with a supportive team, great students, small class sizes, and enjoy a wonderful outdoor environment.

Akaroa Area School has schoolhouses to support staff accommodation; a schoolhouse/ accommodation may be available if required.

The position commences term 1, 2026 or as soon as possible with negotiation.

How to apply

Please send your application and CV, and direct enquiries to: