Agriculture Teacher

Ellesmere College; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS) up to $40

Dynamic learning environment

Supportive professional community

Ongoing professional growth

Job summary

Ellesmere College in Canterbury is seeking a proactive and innovative Certificated teacher for our Science Department. The role involves teaching senior Agriculture (levels 1 to 3) alongside junior Science, delivering authentic learning contexts, and collaborating across curriculum areas to support ākonga in a vibrant rural town.

You will be a trained and qualified New Zealand teacher with current NZ Teacher Registration, able to build mana-enhancing relationships with ākonga, whānau, and

Qualifications

• Trained and qualified teacher with current New Zealand Teacher Registration.
• Ability to work across curriculum areas and with diverse learners.
• Commitment to contributing to school life and extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach senior Agriculture (levels 1–3) and junior Science within the Science Department.
• Deliver authentic, context-rich learning and collaborate with kaiako across subjects.
• Build mana-enhancing relationships with ākonga, whānau, and the school community.

Skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Communication

Growth mindset

Education

NZ Teacher Registration

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Science

We are seeking a proactive and innovative specialist for our Science Department. This position involves teaching senior Agriculture (levels 1 to 3) as well as junior Science.

Our school and learning culture

Ellesmere College | Te Kāreti o Waihora is a co-educational school (Years 7 to 13) grounded in family values and a community focus. Our school is located in a vibrant, growing rural township.

Candidate profile

The successful candidate will be an energetic teacher who can build strong, mana-enhancing relationships with ākonga, whānau, and kaiako. We value educators who are flexible, collaborative, and committed to a growth mindset. You should be prepared to provide authentic learning contexts and work integratedly across curriculum areas.

Key requirements

• Trained and qualified teacher with current New Zealand Teacher Registration.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand (or ability to obtain it).
• Strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum, particularly in Science and Agriculture.
• Ability to work effectively within a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire young learners.
• Commitment to contributing to the wider life and extracurricular culture of the school.

What we offer

• Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS) approved role - eligible teachers may receive up to $40,000 (before tax) over 5 years.
• A dynamic, creative, and student-centered learning environment.
• A supportive and passionate professional community.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and development.