Classroom Teacher (Years 4-8)

Lincoln Primary School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Primary School in Selwyn District (20 minutes from Christchurch) seeks an enthusiastic, motivated classroom teacher for senior school (Year 4-8). This permanent role starts Term 1, 2027.

The ideal applicant is a NZ registered teacher with strong NZ Curriculum knowledge and a passion for engaging, high-interest learning for senior primary students. The school is a large, growing community with over 850 students and is a Primary Years Programme (PYP) Candidate School focused on global

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with a strong understanding of the NZ Curriculum.
• Experience teaching senior primary (Years 4-8).
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging, high-interest learning for senior primary students.
• Foster strong relationships with ākonga, colleagues, and whānau.
• Embrace collaborative planning and inquiry-based learning.
• Be reflective, adaptable and committed to ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Senior primary teaching

NZ registered teacher

Inquiry-based learning

Collaborative planning

Education

NZ teaching registration

Job description

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About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced classroom teacher who has experience in senior school (Year 4-8) teaching. This position is a permanent position that will commence Term 1 2027.

The ideal candidate will be a New Zealand registered teacher with a strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum, particularly in designing engaging, high-interest learning for senior primary students.

Te Kura o Tauhinu | Lincoln Primary is a large and growing school situated in the Selwyn District, 20 minutes from Christchurch. With a projected roll of over 850 students, we are a Primary Years Programme (PYP) Candidate School with a clear focus on developing global citizens through inquiry, reflection, and cultural responsiveness.

We seek teachers who:

• Demonstrate excellence in classroom practice
• Foster strong, positive relationships with ākonga, colleagues, and whānau
• Embrace collaborative planning and inquiry-based learning
• Are reflective, adaptable, and committed to ongoing professional growth

We offer:

• A supportive and collegial staff culture
• Ongoing professional development linked to the IB PYP journey
• Opportunities to contribute to the growth and direction of a dynamic kura

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1-8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full-time, Permanent

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts