Scale A teacher Y1–2

Tuia Burnside Primary School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Canterbury seeks a part-time certificated teacher to join their junior team for the 2026 year. Responsibilities include teaching across a diverse curriculum for Years 1–8, collaborating with staff to support student development in a culturally rich environment. Ideal candidates will possess a proactive teaching approach and a genuine desire to impact students positively.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher required for primary and intermediate range.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a focus on student development.
• Desire to make a genuine difference in students' lives.

Responsibilities

• Teach across subjects including English, Mathematics, and Science.
• Collaborate with the wider school team for holistic student outcomes.
• Engage with cultural diversity in the learning environment.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Proactive teaching approach

Cultural engagement

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Overview

Part time, Fixed term, up to 0.5 FTTE. Start Date: 28/01/2026. End Date: 16/12/2026 (covering a teacher on leave).

Physical address: 96 Memorial Avenue, Ilam, Christchurch.

Role and responsibilities

• Join the junior team at the beginning of 2026 in a 0.5 FTTE role, teaching in the primary and intermediate range (Years 1–8).
• Deliver instruction across subjects including English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, and The arts.
• Collaborate with the wider school team to support holistic outcomes for tamariki (academic, social and emotional development).
• Be prepared to work within a collaborative learning environment and engage with the cultural diversity of the kura whānau.
• Preference for strengths in BSLA, Maths No Problem, te reo Māori, PB4L and English Language Learners.

Qualifications and attributes

• Certificated teacher.
• Ability to work collaboratively, with a proactive teaching approach and a sense of humour; a genuine desire to make a difference.

Note: This position is fixed term and part time to cover a leave; it is intended to start at the beginning of the 2026 school year and end on 16 December 2026.