Year 0/1 Teacher

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School in Canterbury is seeking a Year 0/1 Teacher for a fixed-term role (Roll Growth) starting 28/01/2027 and ending 16/12/2027. The successful candidate will lead with empathy, build strong relationships and deliver high-quality learning aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum.

The ideal teacher will collaborate with colleagues, integrate Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga, and design learning experiences that meet diverse student needs in the junior school.

Qualifications

• Sound New Zealand Curriculum knowledge.
• Commitment to collaborative teaching practice.
• Ability to integrate curriculum with e-learning and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching in Year 0/1 with a focus on deep learning in literacy and mathematics.
• Implement integrated curriculum and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga in learning programmes.
• Collaborate with staff, whānau and wider school community to support student learning.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Collaboration

Curriculum knowledge

Differentiation

Digital literacy

Te Reo Māori integration

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School Canterbury

Year 0/1 Teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Roll Growth)

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

Our ideal candidate is someone who naturally leads with empathy, ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and deeply at home within our classroom walls. We are looking for a positive, innovative and reflective practitioner, who builds strong relationships and demonstrates a commitment to providing high-quality learning opportunities to meet diverse student learning needs.

We have a fixed-term teacher position (Roll Growth) available in the Year 0/1 area of the school, commencing 28/01/2027 and ending 16/12/2027.

Candidates will have sound New Zealand Curriculum knowledge, be committed to collaborative teaching and be excited to be a member of our inspirational team of staff. Strengths in learning design and pedagogy to support deep learning in literacy and mathematics in the junior school are required. An ability to integrate the curriculum, e-learning and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga into learning programmes is highly desirable.

Marshland School offers an exciting opportunity for teachers who wish to extend their capability in a friendly, positive and fun learning environment.

Person specification

We are looking for teachers who have:

• Excellent self-awareness, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• An ability to build and sustain effective relationships and partnerships with students, staff, parents and whānau
• A willingness to go the ‘extra mile’ and contribute to the wider school community
• Successful teaching experience, strong curriculum knowledge and pedagogical practice
• High expectations for themselves and for all students
• A willingness to work hard to ensure success for every child
• The ability to flexibly adapt teaching practice and differentiate learning to meet the needs of students
• Experience in positive behaviour for learning and restorative practiceHigh value on culturally responsive and inclusive practice
• Ability to integrate the curriculum and provide deep learning, underpinned by digital fluency and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga
• A love of learning, reflective practice and a growth mindset