Passionate Classroom Teacher

Five Forks School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Forks School invites a dynamic primary teacher to join our rural team. The role covers Years 1–8 in a senior class, with the possibility of leveling negotiated for the right candidate.

You will deliver engaging programmes across multiple NZ Curriculum areas, foster strong tamariki/whanau relationships, and contribute to a supportive, collaborative classroom culture. The school values a positive school culture, strong teamwork, and a passion for making a difference in a close-knit rural

Qualifications

• Registered teacher with NZ qualification and current practicing certificate.
• Experience delivering a broad NZ Curriculum across primary/intermediate levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning across Years 1–8.
• Create an engaging, inclusive classroom environment.
• Develop strong relationships with tamariki and whanau.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and reflect on teaching practice.

Skills

Relational mindset

Team collaboration

Engaging classroom

Curriculum delivery

Education

NZ teaching qualification

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 20/12/2028 (Fluctuating roll)

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic classroom teacher with a passion to make a difference.

Five Forks School is a vibrant rural school with a positive school culture where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging. One big happy family!

This position is likely to be in our Senior classroom but levels can be negotiated for the right person.

Our ideal Five Forks teacher:

• Builds strong relationships with tamariki and whanau
• Delivers top notch teaching and learning programmes- NZ Curriculum
• Establishes a highly engaging and inclusive classroom environment
• Values working in a team
• Is a great collaborator who shares ideas willingly
• Supports tamariki, colleagues, and whanau

If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you.

Type: Full Primary
Authority: State
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 62
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