Classroom Teacher and Fixed-term Leadership Role

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

Job summary

Paparoa Street School in Canterbury, New Zealand, is seeking a passionate Classroom Teacher for Years 1-8 with a fixed-term leadership role. The position is full time and permanent, focusing on delivering engaging, student-centred learning across the curriculum.

You will build strong relationships with learners, whānau and colleagues, lead a teaching team, and contribute to innovative, authentic learning experiences aligned to the NZ curriculum.

Qualifications

• Experience in collaborative teaching or inquiry learning is an advantage.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, whānau and staff.
• Sound understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning for Years 1–8 across the NZ Curriculum.
• Collaborate with teachers to create and implement effective learning programmes.
• Support student agency and inquiry-led practice.

Skills

Collaboration

Positive relationships

Curriculum knowledge

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor of Education or teaching qualification

Job description

Classroom Teacher and Fixed-term Leadership Role

Full time, Permanent

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. You will be keen to step into a leadership role leading a team.

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.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.