English / social studies teacher

Twizel Area School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural school in New Zealand is seeking a passionate English teacher to engage students from Years 7-13. This full-time position offers the chance to inspire students in a supportive environment with small class sizes. The school is located in a stunning area, providing opportunities for outdoor adventures and community impact. Ideally, candidates should be certificated teachers with a strong grasp of innovative teaching practices.

Benefits

Exciting opportunity to contribute to a school in full rebuild

Proximity to mountains and lakes

Small class sizes

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and ability to create an engaging learning environment.
• Understanding of NCEA.
• Suitable for teachers of all experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students from Y7–13 in a well-resourced environment.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and extra-curricular life.
• Create an engaging learning environment for all students.

Skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organisational skills

Innovative and reflective

Responsive to diverse learning needs

Energy and positivity

Education

Certificated teacher – English

Job description

Overview

Twizel Area School is seeking a passionate and skilled English teacher to join our kura, with the ability to teach social studies an advantage. This role offers the opportunity to inspire students from Y7–13 in a well-resourced environment that values innovation, creativity, and hands-on learning. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach across multiple year levels in a well-resourced, future-focused rural school at the heart of the stunning Mackenzie District.

This is a full-time, fixed term maternity leave position, starting on 28 January 2026 and ending on 16 October 2026.

Area/Subjects

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Certificated teacher – English, Social sciences Isolation Allowance

Responsibilities and expectations

The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and the ability to create an engaging learning environment for all students. The position is suitable for teachers of all experience levels, and we welcome applications from beginning teachers who have an understanding of NCEA.

Skills and attributes:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills
• Innovative, reflective, and responsive to diverse learning needs
• Brings energy, positivity and a willingness to contribute to school-wide initiatives and extra-curricular life

Why choose Twizel Area School?

• Exciting opportunity to contribute to a school in the midst of a full rebuild
• Proximity to mountains, lakes, and adventure
• Small class sizes, and the chance to make a real impact in a small community

Terms and salary

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position are set by the ASTCA. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $61,329 to $103,086, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. The actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

How to apply

For an application pack, please contact the school directly.