Dynamic Classroom Teacher (Fixed-Term) Inspiring Learners

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

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