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Bluestone School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected educational institution in Canterbury is seeking a passionate and energetic classroom teacher for Years 3-6 starting in term 1, 2026. Ideal candidates will be NZ registered with experience in the NZ Curriculum, strong in literacy and mathematics, and able to motivate and inspire students. Join a supportive team in a fun learning environment with high-quality professional development opportunities.

Benefits

High-quality professional development

Supportive environment

Well-resourced school

Qualifications

• Experience teaching the NZ Curriculum.
• Ability to integrate learning across subjects.
• Strengths in literacy and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate young learners.
• Teach students in Years 3-6.
• Form strong relationships with students and families.

Skills

Literacy

Mathematics

Innovative teaching methods

Motivating and inspiring learners

Education

NZ registered teacher

Job description

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

Are you a passionate and energetic educator who loves inspiring young learners? We have a very exciting classroom opportunity in the Y3-6 area of our school starting from term 1, 2026.

We are seeking a NZ registered teacher with experience teaching the NZ Curriculum. You will need to be innovative and passionate, have the ability to motivate and inspire learners. The ability to integrate learning across the curriculum, and have the ability to form strong, positive relationships with colleagues, children and their families.

Strengths in literacy and mathematics are essential. Please state other areas of the curriculum that you are passionate about and or have expertise in.

We are a well-respected school within our community and have a very friendly staff in a highly supportive environment. Our school is extremely well-resourced and we make learning fun.

We value our staff and provide high-quality professional development for all.

If this sounds like what you are looking for, and can bring as a classroom teacher, then we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please send your completed application form, CV, cover letter, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
Raymond Street, West End, Timaru

Postal Address:
46 Raymond Street, West End, Timaru, 7910