Classroom teacher

Mayfield School (Mid-Canterbury); Canterbury; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institute in Canterbury is looking for a passionate Classroom Teacher to join their team starting term 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will be a NZ registered teacher skilled in collaborative practices and have a strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum. The position offers a supportive staff culture and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Innovative working environment

Supportive staff culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic NZ registered teacher required.
• Experience in Structured Literacy and mathematics is advantageous.
• Deep understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary and intermediate students in a collaborative environment.
• Use assessment data to inform teaching practices.
• Personalize learning and foster student agency.

Skills

Collaborative learning

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Assessment data utilization

Excellent relationship-building skills

Education

NZ registered teacher

Job description

Mayfield School (Mid-Canterbury) Canterbury

Classroom teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 29/01/2026, End Date: 18/12/2026 (Due to roll growth)

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

We are seeking an enthusiastic NZ registered teacher to join our Mayfield School teaching team in term 1, 2026.

Mayfield School (Mid Canterbury) is a well-resourced full primary school (Y1–8) committed to learning through our HEART values. We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about children, learning and has a deep understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

The successful applicant will be:

• A collaborative and reflective practitioner who is able to work collaboratively and enjoys learning.
• Committed to Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Skilled in teaching through personalising learning and fostering student agency
• A positive and enthusiastic person with a sense of humour and excellent relationship-building skills with students, staff, and whānau
• Confidently use assessment data to inform practice and accelerate student learning.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to teach in an innovative and well resourced working environment
• A supportive and fun staff culture
• Committed professional development and leadership opportunities.

Experience in Structured Literacy, mathematics and culturally responsive practices would be an advantage.

How to apply

Please email your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
14 Lismore Mayfield Road, Ashburton

Postal Address:
14 Lismore Mayfield Road RD 5, Ashburton, 7775