Preparatory School Classroom Teacher (Years 4–8)

St Andrew's College (Christchurch); Canterbury; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew's College (Christchurch) invites applications for a Preparatory School Classroom Teacher (Years 4–8). This full-time, permanent position involves teaching across Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) with a focus on delivering evidence-informed, student-centred instruction.

You will join a school renowned for its values-driven education within a supportive community. You will design engaging learning experiences for Years 4–8, contribute to professional inquiry, and help foster strong

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver purposeful learning experiences informed by evidence, responsive to learner needs, and focused on achieving strong student outcomes.
• Contribute to a culture of professional learning where collaboration, reflection, and innovation are valued.
• Year-level placement based on strengths and experience of the successful applicant.

Job description

St Andrew's College (Christchurch) Canterbury

Preparatory School Classroom Teacher (Years 4–8)

Full time, Permanent

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

At St Andrew's College, we believe exceptional outcomes for students are achieved through high-quality teaching. We are committed to evidence-informed, student-centred pedagogy that fosters curiosity, develops deep understanding, and empowers every learner to achieve their personal best.

As one of New Zealand's leading independent co-educational schools, St Andrew's College provides education from Preschool to Year 13 within a community grounded in the values of Truth/Pono, Excellence/Kairangi, Faith/Whakapono, Creativity/Auahatanga, and Inclusivity/Kanorau. We are committed to creating engaging learning environments where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to become confident learners and compassionate contributors to society.

We are seeking an outstanding classroom teacher to join our Preparatory School team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment where professional inquiry, continuous improvement, and the pursuit of teaching excellence are central to our practice.

About the role

Working within Years 4–8, you will design and deliver purposeful learning experiences that are informed by evidence, responsive to learner needs, and focused on achieving strong student outcomes. You will contribute to a culture of professional learning where collaboration, reflection, and innovation are valued.

Year-level placement will be based on the strengths and experience of the successful applicant.

Why us

• Work within a school that values professional learning opportunities and teaching excellence.
• A community that promotes a strong sense of belonging, commitment to our values and partnerships with whānau.
• Being recognised as a classroom teacher through a generous amount of non-contact or release time, for planning and preparation.
• Enjoying smaller, manageable class sizes and will work in an engaging and well-resourced learning environment.

If you are an educator who is passionate about teaching, learning, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.