Year 7-8 classroom teacher

Cust School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cust School in Canterbury, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Certificated teacher to join our senior school team, teaching Years 5–8 and contributing to a broad curriculum across English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts.

We expect strong classroom practice, high expectations, solid curriculum knowledge in literacy and mathematics, and a collaborative, reflective approach that

Qualifications

• This role requires excellent classroom practice and high learner expectations.
• Strong knowledge in literacy and mathematics is essential.
• Builds positive, respectful relationships with students, whānau and colleagues.
• Creates a calm, engaging learning environment where students thrive.
• Collaborative, reflective, and committed to continual growth.
• Brings energy, initiative and enthusiasm for senior primary teaching.
• Embodies the motto Be Your Best in all daily practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons to Years 5–8.
• Plan and assess collaboratively with staff.
• Contribute positively to rural school life.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Literacy strengths

Mathematics strengths

Relationship building

Positive learning environment

Collaboration & reflection

Energy & initiative

Be Your Best

Education

Certificated teacher

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

Cust School is seeking an experienced teacher to join our senior school team.

We are looking for someone who:

• demonstrates excellent classroom practice and holds high expectations for every learner
• has strong curriculum knowledge, with particular strengths in literacy and mathematics
• builds positive, respectful relationships with students, whānau and colleagues
• creates and maintains a calm, engaging learning environment in which students thrive
• is collaborative, reflective and committed to continually strengthening their practice
• brings energy, initiative and genuine enthusiasm for teaching senior primary students
• embodies our school motto, 'Be Your Best', in all that they do.

At Cust School, we are proud of our unique school culture. We set high standards, care deeply about our students, and genuinely enjoy working together.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming rural school with wonderful students, a supportive community and a close-knit team.

If you are an excellent teacher who will bring skill, warmth, humour, and a willingness to contribute to rural school life, we would love to hear from you!

School visits and enquiries are warmly welcomed.