Junior School Teacher – Years 1–3

Gilberthorpe School; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school community

Collaborative teaching team

Commitment to building learner-outcome

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Gilberthorpe School in Christchurch seeks an enthusiastic Junior School teacher (Years 1-3) to join our diverse, community-focused team in a full-time, permanent position.

We value strong relationships, inclusive practices, and solid foundations in literacy and numeracy, with opportunities to grow your practice and contribute to school development in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build strong relationships with ākonga and whānau.
• Demonstrates passion for teaching in junior years (Years 1-3).
• Understands foundations in literacy and mathematics.

Skills

Relationship-building

Literacy & numeracy focus

Inclusive teaching

Collaborative mindset

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

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Gilberthorpe School - Christchurch, South Island

Primary and intermediate (Years 1-8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

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.

Vacancy reference #:1HAtvj

Simon Scott
221 Buchanans Road
*****@gilberthorpe.school.nz
0274925449

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