Fixed Term Scale A Teacher - Year 3

Pareawa Banks Avenue School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pareawa Banks Avenue School in Canterbury, New Zealand, is seeking outstanding primary/intermediate teachers for a full-time fixed-term position starting 29 January 2027 and ending 15 December 2027. The role covers Years 1–8 and requires certificated teacher status with NZ registration.

We value educators who embrace a growth mindset, collaborate with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues, and commit to continuous professional growth and high-quality teaching practice.

Qualifications

• Requires a Certificated teacher with NZ registration.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and reflective practice.
• Strong collaboration with colleagues and families.

Responsibilities

• Teach across primary and intermediate (Years 1–8).
• Foster strong relationships with ākonga and whānau.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and high-quality teaching.

Skills

Growth mindset

Collaborative

Reflective practitioner

Empathy

Professionalism

Whānau engagement

Education

Certificated teacher NZ

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 29/01/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (Staffing Entitlement)

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

At Pareawa Banks Avenue School, we are seeking outstanding teachers who embrace a growth mindset and who are deeply committed to ensuring every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive.

We are looking for a collaborative, reflective practitioner who brings energy, empathy, and professionalism to their work. You will be someone who builds strong, respectful relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues, and who is committed to continuous professional growth and high-quality teaching practice.

Why join us at Pareawa Banks Avenue School?

As a kaiako | teacher in our kura, you will be joining:

• A multi-cultural school where everyone works together in a genuine manner to include and celebrate one another because we all have value.
• Dedicated and hard working staff who are committed to our learners and our HEART values. We go above and beyond to help students reach their potential.
• Compassionate staff who have an understanding of families' individual circumstances within a diverse community.
• A learning community where students have access to many extra-curricular activities.
• A strengths-based culture where unique skills, interests, and passions are genuinely valued and nurtured.
• A team who are committed to high-quality PLD and using reflective practice.
• A friendly and welcoming environment that has a real community feel and beautiful grounds that constantly evolve to meet the needs of our learners.