Classroom Kaiako

Sumner School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumner School is seeking a dedicated Certificated teacher for a fixed-term classroom kaiako position in Canterbury, NZ, starting 28 January 2027 and ending 18 December 2027. The role covers primary/intermediate levels (Years 1–8) with a focus on engaging tamariki in flexible learning spaces.

We value collaborative teaching, a passion for student learning, and commitment to positive education across a broad curriculum including English, Maths, Science, Te Reo Māori, and The Arts.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher with NZ registration.
• Experience teaching Years 1–8 preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in flexible learning spaces.

Responsibilities

• Teach a broad range of subjects across Years 1–8 in flexible learning spaces.

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 18/12/2027 ( )

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

Thank you for your interest in obtaining an application pack for our Fixed Term Classroom Kaiako position for 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in 2027, working with fantastic tamariki in our flexible learning spaces. We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning, enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to creating positive learning experiences for all ākonga. The year level for this position will be determined as part of our staffing and team placement process, taking into consideration the skills, experience, strengths and attributes of the successful applicant, as well as the needs of our teams and ākonga.

About Sumner School

Sumner is a truly wonderful school. Our fantastic tamariki and whānau, together with our incredibly supportive staff and Board, make Sumner a very special place to be. We are focused on providing the best possible learning outcomes for every ākonga, with all that we do guided by our Vision:

“Connecting with our people, our learning and our place.”

We believe children learn best when they are happy, connected and actively engaged in their learning. This is reflected in the rich learning programmes and opportunities we provide at Sumner, which are designed to respond to learners’ needs while also harnessing their strengths, interests and aspirations.

We are equally passionate about wellbeing and Character Education. We believe in educating not only the minds of our ākonga, but also their hearts, supporting them to develop the knowledge, skills and Positive Education tools they need to navigate life, build strong relationships and choose to flourish.

If you are a passionate, collaborative kaiako who would love to be part of our team in 2027, we would love to hear from you.