Senior Primary Teacher (Yr 4–8) – PYP & Professional Growth

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

Job summary

Lincoln Primary School in Selwyn District (20 minutes from Christchurch) seeks an enthusiastic, motivated classroom teacher for senior school (Year 4-8). This permanent role starts Term 1, 2027.

The ideal applicant is a NZ registered teacher with strong NZ Curriculum knowledge and a passion for engaging, high-interest learning for senior primary students. The school is a large, growing community with over 850 students and is a Primary Years Programme (PYP) Candidate School focused on global

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with a strong understanding of the NZ Curriculum.
• Experience teaching senior primary (Years 4-8).
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging, high-interest learning for senior primary students.
• Foster strong relationships with ākonga, colleagues, and whānau.
• Embrace collaborative planning and inquiry-based learning.
• Be reflective, adaptable and committed to ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Senior primary teaching

NZ registered teacher

Inquiry-based learning

Collaborative planning

Education

NZ teaching registration

Job description

Lincoln Primary School in Selwyn District (20 minutes from Christchurch) seeks an enthusiastic, motivated classroom teacher for senior school (Year 4-8). This permanent role starts Term 1, 2027.

The ideal applicant is a NZ registered teacher with strong NZ Curriculum knowledge and a passion for engaging, high-interest learning for senior primary students. The school is a large, growing community with over 850 students and is a Primary Years Programme (PYP) Candidate School focused on global