Japanese Teacher (0.25 FTE)

Cashmere High School - 340; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cashmere High School is seeking a passionate Japanese teacher to join our languages team. This fixed term, part-time 0.25 FTE role (5 contact periods) for the 2027 academic year begins with the potential for capable applicants, including beginning teachers.

Applicants should be NZ Registered Teachers, capable of teaching Senior Japanese, and committed to creating an inclusive learning environment. Enquiries to [e-mail]. Closing Date: 3 November 2026.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be able to teach Senior Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Teach Japanese within the Languages faculty.
• Deliver a high-quality teaching and learning programme.
• Contribute to the school’s co-curricular programme.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development.

Skills

Positive learning environment

Inclusive learning environment

Co-curricular participation

Education

New Zealand Registered Teacher

Job description

Japanese Teacher (0.25 FTE)

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, andexcellence - ourCOVE 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 termpart-time 0.25 FTE (5 contact periods)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 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.

Any enquiries to [e-mail]. Position description is available below.

Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026 - 3pm