Y1 and 2 teacher

Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Canterbury is seeking a full-time Y1 and 2 teacher for maternity leave coverage. The ideal candidate will be certified with strong experience in structured literacy, and committed to cultural inclusivity, Te Reo, and Tikanga Māori. This role focuses on creating vibrant learning environments and fostering relationships with students and their families. Applications are welcomed for the 2026 school year.

Qualifications

• Experience with teaching structured literacy is essential.
• Commitment to Te Reo and Tikanga Māori.
• Must be caring, collaborative, and passionate about learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary and intermediate students in a holistic way.
• Foster relationships with learners and whānau.
• Promote learning in a vibrant community.

Skills

Experience with teaching structured literacy

Caring and collaborative approach

Commitment to Te Reo

Culturally inclusive practices

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Y1 and 2 teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 29/01/2026, End Date: 16/12/2025 (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

Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington is a contributing primary, located in Cashmere at the foot of the Port Hills. “ Huriawa ” is a name gifted by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tūāhuriri and means “ the bend in the river ”.

Our vision promotes learning and thriving in our vibrant community. Ako tahi ai kia eke tahi ai tātou ki ngā taumata | Learning together to be the best that we can be.

We invite interest from teachers who are caring, collaborative and passionate about learning. Our future-focused pedagogy is competency-based, authentic and holistic. Relationships with learners, colleagues and whānau are at the heart of everything we do.

Experience with teaching structured literacy is essential, as is your commitment to Te Reo and Tikanga Māori and becoming more culturally inclusive within your practice.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position are set by the Primary Teachers Collective Agreement.We welcome interest from teachers for the 2026 school year.

How to apply

Please send your CV, cover letter and application form to:

Physical address:
22A Colombo Street, Cashmere, Christchurch

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