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Pareawa Banks Avenue School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pareawa Banks Avenue School invites applicants for a teaching role focused on primary and intermediate students (Years 1–8). The position requires certificated teaching with a commitment to inclusive, high-quality practice.

The successful candidate will bring energy, empathy and a collaborative approach, fostering positive relationships with students, families and staff and contributing to ongoing professional growth. Te Whāriki experience would be valued.

Qualifications

• Growth mindset and commitment to ensuring every child is known, valued and supported to thrive.
• Collaborative, reflective practitioner with energy, empathy and professionalism.
• Ability to build strong, respectful relationships with ākonga, whānau and colleagues.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and high-quality teaching practice.
• Te Whāriki experience would be valued for this position.

Skills

Growth mindset

Collaborative

Reflective practitioner

Relationship building

Professional growth

Education

Certificated 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

At Pareawa Banks Avenue School, we are seeking outstanding teachers who embrace a growth mindset and who are deeply committed to ensuring every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive.

We are looking for a collaborative, reflective practitioner who brings energy, empathy, and professionalism to their work. You will be someone who builds strong, respectful relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues, and who is committed to continuous professional growth and high-quality teaching practice.

Te Whariki experience would be valued for this position.

Why join us at Pareawa Banks Avenue School?

As a kaiako | teacher in our kura, you will be joining:

• A multi-cultural school where everyone works together in a genuine manner to include and celebrate one another because we all have value.
• Dedicated and hard working staff who are committed to our learners and our HEART values. We go above and beyond to help students reach their potential.
• Compassionate staff who have an understanding of families' individual circumstances within a diverse community.
• A learning community where students have access to many extra-curricular activities.
• A strengths-based culture where unique skills, interests, and passions are genuinely valued and nurtured.
• A team who are committed to high-quality PLD and using reflective practice.
• A friendly and welcoming environment that has a real community feel and beautiful grounds that constantly evolve to meet the needs of our learners.