Long-Term Relief Teacher

Hastings Christian School; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Hastings Christian School New Zealand invites applications for a Long-Term Relief Teacher to cover a study-leave for 2027. The position is part-time (FTTE up to 0.8) starting 9 February 2027.

The successful applicant will teach across Year 1–15 in areas including English, Health and Physical Education, Learning languages, Mathematics and Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori and The Arts, while upholding the school’s Christian character.

Qualifications

• Requires NZ registration to teach in New Zealand.
• Experience teaching primary level across multiple year groups preferred.
• Strengths in literacy and numeracy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Cover one teacher on study leave for 2027 (Term 1–4).
• Teach across Year 1–15 in listed subjects.
• Uphold the Christian character and knowledge-rich approach of the school.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and contribute to school community.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Numeracy instruction

Classroom management

Interpersonal communication

Education

NZ teaching registration

Job description

Hastings Christian School New Zealand (nationwide)

Long-Term Relief Teacher

Part time, Long-term relieving (LTR), FTTE up to: 0.8, Start Date: 09/02/2027 (Study leave)

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Our warm, vibrant school is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic teacher to join our team of primary teachers for 2027. This role will begin in term 1 (or close to it) and end at the end of term 4 (or close to it) and is to cover one of our teachers who has been granted one year’s study leave. More details can be given upon application. Strengths in literacy and numeracy are essential.

We are blessed with a well-resourced school, a gifted and supportive teaching community and keen learners. The successful applicant will support the school’s knowledge-rich approach to teaching and learning. They will also need to subscribe to and demonstrate an ability to teach and uphold the special Christian character of the school as a condition of appointment.

Applicants must be New Zealand registered and have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Applications close at 5pm, Friday, 16 October.