Year 7–8 Teacher: Empower Learning & Growth (Maternity Cover)

Hornby High School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornby High School in Canterbury seeks a dynamic Year 7/8 teacher to cover maternity leave for Term 1, 2027. This full-time fixed-term appointment starts 25 January 2027 and ends 2 April 2027.

The successful candidate will teach across multiple subjects and foster a positive, engaging classroom environment. We value teachers who empower student agency, embrace digital tools, and contribute to developing a future-focused curriculum.

Qualifications

• We welcome applications from teachers who are passionate about empowering student agency.
• Applicants should be digitally savvy and adaptable to a future-focused curriculum.
• Candidates will be skilled teachers with a strong curriculum knowledge.
• Growth mindset and willingness to contribute to developing our future-focused curriculum.
• New Zealand-registered teachers are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 7 and 8 across a range of subjects listed (English, maths, science, arts, languages etc.).
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment for younger adolescents.
• Contribute to developing Hornby High School's future-focused curriculum.

Skills

Empowering student agency

Digitally savvy

Strong curriculum knowledge

Growth mindset

NZ-registered teacher

Education

NZ Certificated/Registered teacher

Job description

Hornby High School in Canterbury seeks a dynamic Year 7/8 teacher to cover maternity leave for Term 1, 2027. This full-time fixed-term appointment starts 25 January 2027 and ends 2 April 2027.

The successful candidate will teach across multiple subjects and foster a positive, engaging classroom environment. We value teachers who empower student agency, embrace digital tools, and contribute to developing a future-focused curriculum.