Middle Year 3-4 Team Leader

Elmwood Normal School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmwood Normal School in Christchurch is seeking a capable Middle Team Leader for 2027. This fixed-term role supports Years 3 and 4, with 0.1 release, to nurture a collaborative teaching team during roll growth.

We expect an innovative educator with strong organisational and relational skills, capable of guiding staff, modelling best practice, and contributing to school culture and programme development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading middle-school teams.
• Strong curriculum knowledge across Years 1–8.
• Proven ability to foster collaborative, positive school culture.
• Excellent behaviour management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Middle Team (Years 3–4) and support staff.
• Contribute to school programmes and roll-growth initiatives.
• Promote reflective practice and professional development.
• Collaborate with leaders to implement strategic plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Behaviour management

Education

Teaching qualification

Leadership training

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Roll Growth)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Other senior leadership

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Normal School Allowance

U6 Contributing School in Central Christchurch

Due to roll growth across the school we have a Fixed Term vacancy for a successful teacher to join our school as our Middle Team Leader. If you are ready to make a difference, foster a supportive team culture, and contribute to the growth of both staff and students, we warmly invite you to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity as our Middle Team leader (Year 3 and 4) for 2027.

We are looking for someone collaborative, reflective and with strong relational strengths to help create positive outcomes for all ākonga.

We seek an innovative professional with excellent organisational, interpersonal and collaborative skills. The successful applicant will have recent teaching or leadership experience within a Middle team, extensive curriculum knowledge and some previous responsibilities that have enhanced school programmes.

You will bring excellent behaviour management, flexibility, and a team‑focused approach, supporting colleagues and contributing to a cohesive, high‑functioning teaching team.

Team leadership is open to either an experienced leader or someone with the desire to develop excellent leadership skills.

We offer a great and supportive team, personal and professional development, and a wonderful work environment.

This position comes with 0.1 release and is Fixed Term for the 2027 school year.

Applications close 12pm, Wednesday 7th Oct 2026. Information packs are available through our website www.elmwood.school.nz for this role.