Scale A Kaiako | Classroom Teacher

Pūtahi Belfast School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Pūtahi Belfast School on its junior campus (Year 1–4) is seeking a New Zealand registered teacher to join our fabulous team in 2027. We are a modern school with 2 campuses based 1km apart, committed to our Vision and Values as the foundation of our unique model. The start date is Term 1 2027, for a fixed-term or permanent position as you prefer.

Training and support will be provided where needed. Please state your preferred age level, areas of strength, and whether you are applying for

Qualifications

• New Zealand registered teacher.
• passion for tamariki and building positive relationships with learners and whānau.
• Structured literacy and Numicon experience would be an advantage.
• Experience with the Learn, Create, Share pedagogy would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teach on the junior campus (Year 1–4) for 2027.
• Align with the school vision and values and contribute to a positive school culture.
• Engage learners using contemporary pedagogies and collab with the team.

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 25/01/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (Due to a flexible working arrangement for 2027)

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

Pūtahi Belfast School is seeking an outstanding, motivated New Zealand registered teacher to join our fabulous team. This will be on our junior campus (Year 1 to 4) for 2027. We are a modern school with 2 campuses based 1km apart. Our strong Vision and Values are central to our school culture and is the foundation for growing and sustaining our unique school model.

You are the right person if you are someone who has a passion for tamariki, prides themself on building positive relationships with learners and their whānau, and prioritises engaging the learners in front of you. Experience in structured literacy and Numicon would also be an advantage, however, training and support will be provided. We are part of the Manaiakalani Network so experience with the Learn, Create, Share pedagogy would be an advantage.

At Pūtahi Belfast School we are committed to valuing our diverse community of learners, and are proud of our strong collegial culture. We are looking for teachers who will embrace our learning pedagogies and align their own creative energies with our vision, “Navigating a successful future together“.

The start date is term 1 2027. In your cover letter, please state if you are applying for the fixed-term or permanent position (or would like to be considered for both). Also state your preferred age level and areas of strength.