Kaiako/Teachers- 2 positions

Gleniti School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleniti School in Canterbury, New Zealand, invites applications for a full-time fixed-term teaching position (Years 1–8) commencing 28 January 2027 and ending 27 January 2028 to cover maternity leave. The role covers Primary and intermediate levels with a focus on engaging learning across multiple curriculum areas.

We value learners who enjoy exploring, a commitment to our vision and values, and the ability to support diverse learning needs within a collaborative classroom.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering core curriculum areas.
• Experience or training in Structured Literacy is an advantage.
• Strong relational pedagogy.
• Ability to meet diverse learning needs and pupil welfare.
• Ability to create a welcoming, well-structured classroom.
• Strong team player contributing to a collaborative learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Class level placement will be confirmed with successful applicants.

Skills

Engaging learning

Vision and values

Structured Literacy training

Relational pedagogy

Differentiated instruction

Classroom environment

Team collaboration

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Maternity leave)

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

• the ability to make learning exciting, engaging, and fun for all students
• a commitment to our school's vision statement, values, and beliefs
• proven experience in the delivery of core curriculum areas, with experience or training in Structured Literacy as an advantage
• a foundation in strong relational pedagogy
• an ability to meet both the diverse learning needs and the overall welfare of pupils within the classroom
• the skills to create and maintain an attractive, inviting, and well-structured classroom learning environment
• the qualities of a strong team player, with a willingness to contribute to a collaborative learning environment

Class level placement will be confirmed with the successful applicants.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for these positions are set by the relevant collective agreement.