Junior School Teacher – Years 1–3

Gilberthorpe School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilberthorpe School in Christchurch is seeking an enthusiastic Junior School teacher (Years 1–3) to join our dedicated team in a full-time, permanent position. We value strong relationships, inclusive practices, and building solid foundations in literacy and numeracy.

You will collaborate with a diverse, community-focused staff to create engaging learning experiences for our youngest students and contribute to our school’s ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid certificated teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching junior years (Years 1–3) preferred.
• Ability to build strong literacy and mathematics foundations.
• Commitment to inclusive, relationship-focused learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach and plan across core subjects for Years 1–3.
• Create engaging learning experiences and assess learner progress.
• Establish a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage whānau in learning.

Skills

Relationship building

Junior years teaching

Literacy foundations

Mathematics foundations

Collaboration

Culturally responsive practice

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

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

Are you a passionate, relationship-focused teacher who loves working with our youngest learners?

Ara Tū Whakatā Gilberthorpe School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Junior School teacher (Years 1–3) to join our team in a full-time, permanent position.

We are a diverse, inclusive and community-focused school where relationships, belonging and achievement sit at the heart of what we do. We are looking for a teacher who believes that every ākonga can succeed and who is passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that build strong foundations for future learning.

We are looking for someone who

• Builds strong, positive relationships with ākonga, whānau and colleagues.
• Has a genuine passion for teaching and learning in the junior years.
• Understands the importance of strong foundations in literacy and mathematics.
• Creates a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.
• Uses effective teaching practices and assessments to respond to learners' needs.
• Values culturally responsive practice and celebrates the diversity of our school community.
• Is collaborative, reflective and keen to contribute to our wider school team.
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and a sense of fun to working with young learners.

What we can offer you

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• A collaborative and committed teaching team.
• A strong focus on improving outcomes for ākonga.
• Opportunities to grow your practice and contribute to our ongoing school development.
• A school where relationships, culture and belonging are genuinely valued.

If you are an enthusiastic teacher who wants to make a difference in the lives of our youngest ākonga, we would love to hear from you.

Physical address: 221 Buchanan’s Road, Hei Hei, Christchurch