Team leader - Y0-2

Sumner School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in Canterbury seeks a passionate leader for the Rapanui (Y0–2) team. This fixed-term role emphasizes collaborative leadership and curriculum expertise to support young learners. Candidates should be committed to holistic education and wellbeing. If you're eager to inspire and grow alongside a dedicated team, we invite your application.

Qualifications

• Passion for education and collaborative leadership.
• Strong curriculum knowledge in Structured Literacy and Mathematics.
• Commitment to holistic learning approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Rapanui team of teachers.
• Support young learners in flexible learning environments.
• Foster a positive and engaging school culture.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Curriculum knowledge in Structured Literacy

Play-Based Learning

Mathematics expertise

Commitment to wellbeing

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 18/12/2026 (Variation to contract for 2026 with release time provided to support leadership responsibilities.)

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

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

Sumner School is looking for a passionate and collaborative leader to join our team as Rapanui (Y0–2) team leader in 2026. This is a fixed-term (variation to contract) position with release time provided to support leadership responsibilities.

This role is an exciting opportunity to step into leadership within a vibrant, supportive and innovative school. You’ll be leading our Rapanui team of dedicated teachers, working in flexible learning spaces, and supporting our youngest tamariki as they begin their learning journey.

We are looking for someone who:

• enjoys working collaboratively and leading with warmth,
• has strong curriculum knowledge, particularly in Structured Literacy, Play-Based Learning and Mathematics,
• is committed to our school Vision of “Connecting with our people, our learning and our place”, and
• values wellbeing and Character Education as part of a holistic approach to learning.

At Sumner School, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our curious and creative learners, our talented staff, and our supportive whānau and Board make this a truly special place. We believe children learn best when they are happy, engaged and inspired — and we are proud of the rich learning opportunities and positive culture we provide.

If you’re excited by the idea of leading with mana, growing alongside others, and helping our tamariki choose to flourish, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
Colenso Street, Sumner, Christchurch