Year 3-4 Classroom Teacher

Grantlea Downs School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Grantlea Downs School in Canterbury is seeking a passionate kaiako for a primary/intermediate teaching role (Years 1–8). You will teach English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, and The arts.

We value reliability, commitment, collaborative teaching, and a learner-centered approach. You will join a supportive team and contribute to programs embedded in our school.

Qualifications

• Reliability and commitment to attend and participate in team meetings and ongoing PLD.
• Strong behaviour management to create a positive learning environment.
• Adaptability to learn, embrace, and deliver embedded school programs.
• Collaborative spirit to work with colleagues for student growth.

Responsibilities

• Be a responsive, flexible, and collaborative educator with deep curriculum knowledge.
• Deliver rich learning experiences and bring your unique self to the classroom to help everyone flourish.

Skills

Reliability & commitment

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Collaborative spirit

Job description

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

At Grantlea Downs School, we believe in nurturing curious minds, building strong relationships, and growing together. We are looking for a passionate, dependable kaiako to join our supportive team.

What we are looking for:

• Reliability and commitment: A teacher who consistently shows up, actively participates in team meetings, and fully commits to ongoing PLD.
• Strong behaviour management: Warmth, clear boundaries, and effective strategies that support a positive learning environment.
• Adaptability: A willingness to learn, embrace, and deliver the programs already embedded in our school.
• Collaborative spirit: Energy, warmth, and an inclusive approach to working alongside colleagues for student growth.

Quality teaching at Grantlea Downs School means being a responsive, flexible, and collaborative educator. Our teachers bring kind confidence to the classroom, combining deep curriculum knowledge with authentic, rich learning experiences. They bring their unique selves to the profession, creating an environment where everyone around them can flourish and thrive.

Whether you are a beginning teacher or an experienced educator looking for your next step, if you love what you do, we would love to hear from you.