Classroom Teacher

Paparoa Street School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Paparoa Street School in Canterbury invites a passionate, collaborative certificated teacher to join our primary/intermediate team for a fixed-term role starting 28 January 2027 and ending 14 December 2027. You will teach Years 1–8 across core areas including English, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, The Arts, Te reo Māori and Learning Languages.

You will build positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues, bring warmth and energy, and use engaging, purposeful

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of the curriculum and commitment to engaging, purposeful learning experiences.
• Experience in collaborative teaching, student agency or inquiry learning would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teach Primary/Intermediate (Years 1–8) across core subjects.
• Create engaging, purposeful learning experiences for diverse learners.
• Build positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Student agency

Inquiry learning

Curriculum understanding

Education

NZ teaching certification

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 14/12/2027 ( To Cover a Flexible Working Arrangement )

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 looking for a passionate, collaborative and experienced teacher who is confident in finding the magic in every learner and helping them thrive.

You will bring energy, warmth and a strong ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and whānau. You will have a sound understanding of the curriculum and a commitment to creating engaging, purposeful learning experiences.

We value collaboration, strong partnerships and a shared commitment to doing what is best for our learners. We teach with passion and purpose, while highly valuing innovation, creativity, student agency and authentic learning.

Experience in collaborative teaching, student agency or inquiry learning would be an advantage.