Scale A Position (Years 7–8)

Te Koromiko Swannanoa School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Koromiko Swannanoa School is seeking a NZ registered educator to join our Senior School team (Years 7–8) for a fixed-term position in 2027. We value enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative teaching, with a focus on digital technologies, media literacy, student leadership, and high-quality, differentiated learning in a supportive environment.

The successful applicant will contribute to brilliant learning and extracurricular opportunities for our students and work with whānau and staff to

Qualifications

• NZ registered educator for the New Zealand context.
• Ability to teach across years 7–8 and core subjects.

Responsibilities

• Teach Years 7–8 as part of senior school.
• Deliver differentiated and high-quality learning in a collaborative environment.
• Foster student leadership, agency and independence.
• Collaborate with staff and whānau to lift student outcomes.

Education

NZ registered teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Discretionary Leave)

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 are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative NZ registered educator to join our Senior School team (Years 7–8) for a fixed-term position for 2027.

Our Year 7/8 learners are leaders in our school, and we need a teacher who inspires confidence, independence, and agency as students prepare for their transition to high school.

Key focus areas and passions we are looking for:

• Digital tech and media integration: you bring strength or interest in digital technologies and media literacy, using tech creatively to enhance modern learning skills.
• Fostering student leadership: you are dedicated to empowering our senior students, helping them develop strong leadership capabilities, agency, and pride in our school community.
• Strong pedagogical practice: you build warm, positive relationships with students and whānau, and deliver high-quality, differentiated learning in a collaborative environment.
• Collaborative mindset: committed to working and teaching in a collaborative environment that lifts outcomes for both students and staff.

Please specify how your skill set and strengths will contribute to brilliant learning and extra-curricular opportunities for our students.