Scale A Teacher

Amberley School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amberley School in Canterbury, New Zealand, is seeking a passionate, forward-thinking teacher to join our vibrant semi-rural community. You will teach across Primary and Intermediate (Years 1–8) in a supportive staffroom.

We use the Real Schools restorative approach to behaviour management and pride ourselves on progressive curriculum design and collaborative delivery. This fixed-term, full-time role runs from 27 January 2027 to 17 December 2027 and offers an energizing environment where ideas

Responsibilities

• Teach Primary and Intermediate (Years 1–8)
• Deliver English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
• Collaborate with colleagues to design progressive curriculum and innovative delivery

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Parental Leave)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Imagine teaching in a vibrant semi-rural setting where every morning brings a welcoming community, scenic surroundings, and colleagues who share your deep passion for education. We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking teacher to join our tight-knit team and help shape the next generation of confident learners.

At our school, connection is everything. We embrace the Real Schools model to foster a restorative, positive approach to behaviour management, ensuring our classrooms are built on mutual respect, trust, and strong relationships with every child. We don't just deliver content—we create an environment where learning is engaging, dynamic, and tailored for success.

As an educator here, you will be part of a team that takes pride in progressive curriculum design and innovative delivery. We actively collaborate to find fresh, meaningful ways to inspire our students, ensuring every child enjoys achieving their personal best. Everything we do aligns with our driving vision: "To empower children to thrive and achieve personal success."

If you are a collaborative, energetic teacher seeking a supportive staffroom, a close-knit community, and a school where your ideas truly matter, you belong here.