Rural Primary Teacher: Think Big, Teach Boldly

Mt Somers Springburn School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional learning support

Job summary

Mt Somers Springburn School in Canterbury seeks a passionate teacher for 2027. The role spans Years 1–8 across multiple subjects with emphasis on adventurous, real-world learning and wellbeing. Full-time, fixed-term with a start date in January 2027 and end date in December 2027 due to funding.

We value initiative, strong literacy and numeracy foundations, and a willingness to contribute to a supportive rural community. NZ teacher registration and current practising certificate are essential.

Qualifications

• NZ teacher registration and current practising certificate are essential.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand must be held.
• Ability to teach across primary years (Years 1-8) and to deliver across core subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across the curriculum.
• Foster student wellbeing, resilience and positive relationships.
• Create real-world, adventurous learning experiences beyond the classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and the wider community to support learners.

Skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Initiative

Literacy teaching

Mathematics teaching

Education

NZ teacher registration

Practising certificate

Job description

Mt Somers Springburn School in Canterbury seeks a passionate teacher for 2027. The role spans Years 1–8 across multiple subjects with emphasis on adventurous, real-world learning and wellbeing. Full-time, fixed-term with a start date in January 2027 and end date in December 2027 due to funding.

We value initiative, strong literacy and numeracy foundations, and a willingness to contribute to a supportive rural community. NZ teacher registration and current practising certificate are essential.