Homeroom Teacher - Years 7-8 - Fixed term

Frontline Recruitment Group; Temuka; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group in Temuka, South Island, is seeking a Year 7-8 Homeroom Teacher for a fixed-term 4-6 week cover starting 7 September to support a class during extended sick leave.

Ideal candidates will have NZ teacher registration, experience with intermediate/primary, and the ability to establish calm routines, deliver cross-curricular lessons, and work collaboratively with the school team.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand teacher registration is essential.
• Available to start 7 September.
• Confident teaching Years 7-8.
• Experience in intermediate, primary or junior secondary settings is useful.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 7-8 homeroom class across core curriculum areas.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
• Maintain strong classroom routines and expectations.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Collaborate with the wider teaching team to ensure continuity during the contract period.

Skills

Good communication

Relationship-building

Education

New Zealand teacher registration

Job description

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Homeroom Teacher - Years 7-8 - Fixed term

Frontline Recruitment Group – Temuka, South Island

Looking for a short-term teaching opportunity where you can step in, make an impact, and support a class through the remainder of the term?

We're working with a well-established school in South Canterbury seeking a Year 7-8 Homeroom Teacher for approximately 4-6 weeks, starting 7 September, to provide cover for a teacher on extended sick leave.

This could be a great fit for an experienced intermediate, primary or junior secondary teacher who is confident managing a homeroom class and can quickly build strong relationships with students.

About the Role

You'll take responsibility for a Year 7-8 homeroom class, teaching across core curriculum areas and providing consistency for students during this short-term cover period.

The focus is on creating a calm, positive classroom environment, keeping learning on track, and working closely with the wider teaching team.

You'll be joining a supportive school where systems and structures are already in place, allowing you to focus on the students and day-to-day teaching.

What You'll Be Doing

• Teaching a Year 7-8 homeroom class across core curriculum areas
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate lessons
• Maintaining strong classroom routines and expectations
• Building positive relationships with students
• Working collaboratively with the wider teaching team
• Providing continuity and consistency throughout the contract period

About You

• Current New Zealand teacher registration - essential
• Availability to start 7 September
• Confidence teaching Years 7-8
• Good communication and relationship-building ability
• Ideally, previous New Zealand classroom experience

Experience within an intermediate, primary or junior secondary setting would be particularly useful.

Why Consider This Role?

If you're between permanent roles, returning to teaching, relieving at the moment, or simply looking for a shorter commitment, this is a good opportunity to secure several weeks of consistent work within a supportive school.

Interested?

If you're available from 7 September and would like to know more, I'd be happy to have a confidential chat.

If this one isn't quite right for you, I'd still love to connect, as I'm working with schools across New Zealand on a range of permanent, fixed-term and short-term teaching opportunities.