2 Fixed-Term Teachers

Kaiapoi North School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiapoi North School is seeking an enthusiastic Certificated teacher for primary and intermediate levels (Years 1–8). The positions are full-time and fixed-term for 2027, with multiple roles including parental leave replacements and a separate permanent role change for the year.

Start date is 28 January 2027 and end date 16 December 2027. We value strong literacy and numeracy across a supportive, innovative learning community near Christchurch.

Qualifications

• Primary and intermediate teaching (Years 1–8).
• Certificated teacher in NZ with current practicing certificate.

Responsibilities

• Join a highly collaborative teaching team and build strong relationships with ākonga and whānau.
• Apply knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment to support learning.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and contribute to culturally responsive practice.

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Parental 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

Kaiapoi North has three fixed-term positions: two parental leave positions and one permanent staff member with a role change for 2027 (advertised separately).

These jobs are across the school; please indicate on the job application which levels you prefer.

Kaiapoi North is a high-performing, innovative and collaborative school, just north of Christchurch.

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our highly collaborative teaching team. The successful applicant will be able to build effective relationships with ākonga and whānau and model a growth mindset.

Your knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment will ensure the best possible outcomes for ākonga in your learning space. We have strong structured literacy and mathematics based on the Science of Learning that ensure our ākonga have the very best learning opportunities and achieve highly.

We are a school that champions effective practice, collaboration, innovation, and cultural responsiveness.

We welcome your application to join our vibrant and amazing school.