Japanese Teacher

School Jobs; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive teaching environment

Professional learning and development

Vibrant school community

Job summary

Cashmere High School in Christchurch, Canterbury, seeks a passionate Japanese Teacher for a fixed-term, full-time position for the 2027 academic year. Beginning teachers can apply and must be able to teach both Junior and Senior Japanese.

Join a high-performing, collaborative Languages team dedicated to excellence and student growth. Applications close 8 October 2026, 3pm. Enquiries to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Junior and Senior Japanese as part of a Languages team.
• Deliver a high-quality teaching and learning programme.
• Participate in the school’s co-curricular programme and collaborate with staff.

Skills

New Zealand Registered Teacher

Japanese teaching

Inclusive learning environment

Job description

Cashmere High School is a vibrant, state co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 2400 students. We are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters citizenship, opportunities, vibrancy, and excellence - our COVE values. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Japanese Teacher to teach in our high-performing, collaborative team of Languages staff. The successful candidate will inspire students to strive for excellence and will be committed to delivering a high-quality teaching and learning programme. This is a fixed term full-time position for the 2027 academic year. Beginning teachers can apply. Please state your senior subjects and other supporting subjects in your cover letter. The successful applicant must be able to teach Junior and Senior Japanese.

About You

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular programme
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
• Opportunities for professional learning and development.
• A vibrant school community committed to excellence and innovation.

Applications including CV and cover letter addressed to the Principal John Stradwick, can be made using the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Applications close: Thursday 8th October 2026 - 3pm. Any enquiries to [e-mail]. Position description is available below.