NE teacher

Southbridge School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Canterbury is seeking a dedicated new entrant teacher (0.4 FTE) to join their supportive team. In this part-time role, you will foster a warm and engaging environment for young learners. Candidates should have a new entrant teaching certification and demonstrate the ability to inspire curiosity and creativity. Opportunities for professional growth are available.

Benefits

Supportive and collegial staff team

Well-resourced and vibrant junior school

Opportunities for professional learning and development

Qualifications

• New entrant teaching certification.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to teach early years education.
• Ability to foster curiosity and creativity in young learners.

Responsibilities

• Builds positive relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Creates a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
• Has strong knowledge of early literacy and numeracy foundations.
• Works collaboratively as part of a team.
• Brings enthusiasm, flexibility, and a growth mindset.

Job description

Overview

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.4, Start Date: 29/01/2026, End Date: 11/12/2026 (Job share)

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 and caring educator who loves working with our youngest learners? Southbridge School is seeking a dedicatednew entrant teacher (0.4 FTE) to join our friendly, supportive team.

This position involves teaching our newest school starters in a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where curiosity and creativity are encouraged every day.

Responsibilities

• Builds positive relationships with tamariki and whānau
• Creates a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment
• Has strong knowledge of early literacy and numeracy foundations
• Works collaboratively as part of a team
• Brings enthusiasm, flexibility, and a growth mindset

Qualifications

• New entrant teaching certification
• Experience or demonstrated ability to teach early years education
• Ability to foster curiosity and creativity in young learners

We offer

• A supportive and collegial staff team
• A well-resourced and vibrant junior school
• Opportunities for professional learning and development

How to apply

Please send your CV and direct enquiries to:

Physical address: 25 Hastings Street, Southbridge

Postal Address: 25 Hastings Street, Southbridge, 7602