Classroom Teacher

Diamond Harbour School; Diamond Harbour; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Harbour School in Canterbury is seeking a committed primary teacher to deliver maths and literacy across three classes from Monday to Thursday, working in partnership with each class teacher to plan engaging, inclusive lessons.

On Fridays you’ll teach our Year 7/8 class, bringing your strengths and curriculum passions to life; you’ll plan, assess and report progress to class teachers and whānau, contributing to staff learning and school events in a values-driven Enviroschool.

Qualifications

• experience working with neurodiverse learners
• confident use of structured literacy approaches
• strong maths pedagogy
• your own strengths or curriculum passions
• collaborative approach and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Year 7–8 experience (desirable)

Responsibilities

• plan, teach and assess maths and literacy across three classes, collaborating with class teachers
• use structured literacy approaches
• adapt teaching for neurodiverse learners and all ākonga
• plan and deliver a full Friday programme for Year 7/8
• track and report progress to class teachers and whānau
• contribute to staff meetings, professional learning and school events

Skills

Neurodiverse learners

Structured literacy

Math pedagogy

Collaborative approach

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

About us

Our vision, Achievement for Life, is to empower all ākonga to reach their full potential as caring, confident citizens and critical, creative thinkers. Our values are Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Māaramatanga and Hauora. We’re a Year 0–8 Enviroschool at the foot of Te Ahu Pātiki, overlooking Whakaraupō, and our place is at the heart of our learning.

The role

From Monday to Thursday, you’ll teach maths and literacy across three classes, working in conjunction with each class teacher.

On Fridays, you’ll teach our large and lovely Year 7/8 class, bringing your own strengths and curriculum interests.

Responsibilities

Responsible to the principal, you'll:

• plan, teach and assess maths and literacy across three classes, collaborating with class teachers
• use structured literacy approaches
• adapt teaching for neurodiverse learners and all ākonga
• plan and deliver a full Friday programme for Year 7/8
• track and report progress to class teachers and whānau
• contribute to staff meetings, professional learning and school events.

Performance measures

• Meet the Standards for the Teaching Profession | Ngā Paerewa.
• Engage in the Professional Growth Cycle.
• Show progress in learners’ maths and literacy achievement.
• Collaborate effectively through shared planning and consistent practice.

About you

You'll bring:

• experience working with neurodiverse learners
• confident use of structured literacy approaches
• strong maths pedagogy
• your own strengths or curriculum passions
• acollaborative approach and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Year 7–8 experience (desirable).

Requirements

• A recognised teaching qualification.
• Teaching Council registration with a current practising certificate.
• Safety checking under the Children’s Act 2014, including a police vet.