Year 7/8 teacher fixed term, term 1 2027

Hornby High School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornby High School in Christchurch invites applications from a dynamic Year 7/8 teacher to join our team for term 1, 2027. This fixed-term role covers maternity leave and will involve teaching across Years 7 and 8, within our progressive, supportive school culture.

The successful candidate will bring passion for student-centred learning, strong curriculum knowledge across English, health and physical education, maths and sciences, and a commitment to developing our future-focused curriculum.

Qualifications

• NZ-registered teacher with current practicing certificate.
• Experience teaching Year 7/8 in a NZ context.
• Ability to engage students and deliver diverse curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 7 and 8 classes across the specified subjects.
• Create a positive, engaging learning environment.
• Contribute to developing future-focused curriculum.

Education

NZ teaching registration

Job description

Year 7/8 teacher fixed term, term 1 2027

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 25/01/2027, End Date: 02/04/2027 (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

Are you a passionate and dedicated Year 7 and 8 Teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

Hornby High School is a rapidly growing progressive school in the heart of the vibrant Hornby suburb of Christchurch. We are proud of our supportive and fun staff culture and commitment to providing a high-quality education for all our students.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Year 7 and 8 Teacher to join our team for term 1, 2027. This position is fixed term to cover a staff member on maternity leave.

The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching in the year 7 and 8 environment, a strong commitment to student success, and the ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

We welcome applications from teachers who:

• have a passion for empowering student agency
• are digitally savvy
• are a skilled teacher with a passion for learning
• have a strong curriculum knowledge
• are open to change and have a growth mindset and willingness to contribute to developing our future-focused curriculum and
• are New Zealand-registered.

Hornby High School has a committed and collegial staff with a passion for teaching and learning; join our team and be part of something special.