Full-Time Classroom Teacher: Collaborative Growth & Impact

Waimate Main School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Professional development

Semi-rural setting

Engaging students

Job summary

Waimate Main School invites applications from two permanent, full-time teachers to join our friendly, collaborative team in 2027. We teach primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) with a broad curriculum including English, Health, Mathematics and te reo Māori, among others.

Located in a vibrant semi-rural community, we value staff wellbeing, ongoing professional growth, and a supportive team that fosters curiosity, confidence, critical thinking and problem-solving in students.

Qualifications

• Collaborative, supportive team player with a good sense of humour.
• Ability to create safe, inclusive, well-organised classrooms with high expectations.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary and intermediate students (Years 1–8) in a supportive, engaging learning environment.
• Contribute to a positive school culture with colleagues and whānau.
• Participate in targeted professional development and school initiatives.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students, families and the wider school community.

Skills

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Growth mindset

Job description

Waimate Main School invites applications from two permanent, full-time teachers to join our friendly, collaborative team in 2027. We teach primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) with a broad curriculum including English, Health, Mathematics and te reo Māori, among others.

Located in a vibrant semi-rural community, we value staff wellbeing, ongoing professional growth, and a supportive team that fosters curiosity, confidence, critical thinking and problem-solving in students.