Year 5-6 Teacher

Hampstead School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampstead School in Canterbury is seeking an enthusiastic educator to join our Senior team for 2027. This maternity leave position covers Year 5/6, starting Term 1 2027 for a full year.

We value staff who can build relationships quickly, maintain firm boundaries, and are passionate about literacy and numeracy to support our tamariki to reach their best. New graduates welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Year 5/6 teaching position to cover maternity leave.
• New graduates welcome to apply.
• Ability to build relationships with tamariki and whānau.

Responsibilities

• build strong and positive relationships with tamariki and whānau
• have strong literacy and numeracy teaching practice
• create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment
• work collaboratively as part of our supportive Year 5/6 team
• bring enthusiasm and a commitment to helping our tamariki thrive.

Skills

Literacy teaching

Numeracy teaching

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 29/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (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

An Exciting opportunity for Hampstead School for 2027 – Maternity Position Year 5-6

We are looking for an enthusiastic educator who will teach in our Senior team for 2027. Our Year 5 and 6s need a dedicated and fun person who can build relationships quickly and have firm boundaries. You will need to be passionate aboutLiteracy and Numeracy to support our children to achieve their best.

This position is a maternity leave position and commences Term 1 2027 for a full year.

New graduates welcome to apply.

The successful applicant will:

• build strong and positive relationships with tamariki and whānau


• have strong literacy and numeracy teaching practice


• create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment


• work collaboratively as part of our supportive Year 5/6 team


• bring enthusiasm and a commitment to helping our tamariki thrive.

Visits to our school are welcome by appointment.

As we also have other positions – Year 1 or 2 teacher, please state which position you are applying for or both in your covering letter.