Classroom Teacher (Years 4-8)

Lincoln Primary School; Lincoln; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive staff culture

Ongoing professional development (IB P

Opportunities to contribute to school:

Job summary

Te Kura o Tauhinu | Lincoln Primary in Selwyn District seeks an enthusiastic and experienced classroom teacher for Year 4-8. The successful candidate will be a NZ registered teacher with a strong understanding of the NZ Curriculum and experience designing engaging, high-interest learning for senior primary students.

Lincoln Primary is a large school with a growing roll and a PYP Candidate School status. The role focuses on inquiry-based learning, collaboration, and ongoing professional growth

Qualifications

• NZ teaching qualification and registration.
• Experience teaching Year 4-8 in senior primary.
• Familiarity with the NZ Curriculum and inquiry-based learning.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

NZ Teaching Registration

Senior Primary (Year 4-8) experience

NZ Curriculum knowledge

IB PYP understanding

Education

NZ Registered Teacher Certification

Job description

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