Principal Release Teacher Position - 0.7 Fixed term

Ōuruhia Model School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Ōuruhia Model School invites applications for a Principal Release Teacher position (0.7 FTE) on a fixed-term basis from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. The role focuses on Year 5–8 in a small, supportive multi-level setting with approx. 18 tamariki and a close-knit whānau.

We value collaborative, experience NZ registered kaiako who can lead with warmth, deliver quality teaching, and participate in Structured Literacy and small-group instruction within a senior-school context.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with multi-level teaching experience.
• Experience working with ākonga in Years 5–8.
• Collaborative, team-focused approach to teaching and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead as principal release in the senior school (Year 5–8).
• Collaborate with a small team to support approx. 18 tamariki and whānau.
• Contribute to quality teaching and learning, including Literacy approaches.

Skills

NZ registered teacher

Multilevel classroom

Collaborative

Education

NZ Registered Teacher

Job description

Principal Release Teacher Position - 0.7 Fixed term

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.7, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Principal release)

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

Ōuruhia Model School is a unique semi-rural community, only 10 mins from Christchurch City Centre.

Small class sizes allow us to focus truly on ‘quality teaching and learning’. You will know all of our tamariki (approx. 18 students) in our 'neat wee school' and their whānau. Did I mention that we have a school pool!

We are looking for an experienced and a collaborative NZ registered teacher | kaiako. Ideally, you are a kaiako with multilevel teaching experience and or have worked with ākonga within the Year 5 to 8.

The role is from 2027, working closely with a new team and you will hold the principal release position. This role is very unique. We have an opportunity for someone who is super excited about working collaboratively to build a small team of kaiako (currently, a 2-classroom school). The majority of the role will be in the senior school, Year 5-8 with approx. 10 delightful tamariki.

Are you also a teacher who has carried out some Structured Literacy training and would be keen as part of your role to look at some small group teaching; tier 2/3? Does this sound like you? Are you someone who likes variety? Are you still interested?

The successful applicant will be positive and motivated to be part of a small team, be prepared to work with and understand the needs working in a multi-level classroom.

Are you our new team member?