Team Leader (2 MU)

Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto in Canterbury invites applications for a dynamic school leader in our junior/primary community. This leadership position will guide the new entrants team and support kaiako to create a stimulating, inclusive learning environment.

You will lead with heart, build strong relationships with students, whānau, and staff, and drive high-quality pedagogy and collaborative practice. Term 1, 2027 start; a warm, supportive team and opportunities to shape early years across the

Qualifications

• Experience in primary education leadership is preferred.
• Ability to support kaiako to develop inclusive learning environments.
• Strong communication with students, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the junior school team and guide new entrants planning.
• Support kaiako to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Foster a joyful, inclusive culture across the school.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Pedagogy

Collaboration

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Syndicate leader

Are you an enthusiastic, passionate educator ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Leadership opportunities like this rarely come up, making this a unique chance to join our warm, vibrant, and highly collaborative community.

Nestled in the south-west of Christchurch along the waterways that gave us our gifted Ngāi Tahu name, our full primary school offers a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where both staff and students truly thrive. We pride ourselves on creating a workplace where kaiako feel valued, backed by strong support, and empowered to grow.

About the role

This leadership position will be based in our junior school for the foreseeable future, with the successful applicant likely to lead our new entrants team in 2027. You will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting our kaiako to build a stimulating, inclusive, and joyful learning environment for our youngest ākonga.

What we are looking for

Living our vision - Whakarite ngā kete mō te haerenga! (Equipping our ākonga to fill their kete for the journey ahead) - we seek an educator who brings both high-level expertise and genuine heart to their practice.

You will be a great fit if you:

• Lead with heart and purpose: You are passionate about shaping young minds, fostering a lifelong love for learning, and leading by example.
• Value deep relationships: Strong, meaningful connections with learners, colleagues, and whānau sit at the absolute center of your practice.
• Inspire through pedagogy: You bring effective, engaging teaching practices that encourage every child to flourish holistically.
• Champion collaboration: You thrive in a team culture built on mutual support, inclusion, and shared growth.

The position will commence term 1, 2027.

Vacancy information can be viewed here: https://www.beckenham.school.nz/index.php/people/vacancies