Structured Literacy support in Y0–6

Haeata Community Campus; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community educational institution in Christchurch is seeking a dedicated teacher to provide targeted literacy support for students in Year 1–6. The ideal candidate will implement structured literacy approaches and work closely with students, teachers, and the community. Strong skills in phonics, reading, and culturally responsive teaching are essential. This role starts in January 2026 and is a fixed-term position until December 2026, offering a unique opportunity to impact students' learning journeys.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a genuine passion for working with ākonga.
• Confidence in implementing the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Proven strengths in literacy and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored and explicit teaching to small groups.
• Use assessment tools to track student progress.
• Work closely with teachers and whānau for consistent support.

Skills

Teaching literacy

Culturally responsive practice

Oral language proficiency

Phonics instruction

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2026, End Date: 12/12/2026 (Special project)

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our community campus in East Christchurch.

This role for 2026 is dedicated to providing targeted support for students requiring accelerated literacy progress. The successful applicant will implement structured literacy approaches, draw on Ministry-approved PLD, and apply explicit teaching principles to strengthen oral language, phonics, reading, writing, and comprehension.

This role will work amongst our English Medium and Māori Medium ākonga for a Structured Literacy Intervention in English.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver tailored and explicit teaching to small groups and individuals needing accelerated literacy progress.
• Apply structured literacy approaches to build strong foundations in phonemic awareness, systematic synthetic phonics, vocabulary, handwriting, fluency, and comprehension.
• Use a range of assessment tools to track and analyse student progress.
• Share data to evaluate effectiveness and inform teaching practice.
• Report, monitor, and evaluate student outcomes in line with Ministry of Education requirements.
• Work closely with teachers, whānau, and the wider community to ensure literacy support is consistent and reinforced across settings.

Our kura believes that relationships are at the heart of all we do, and we want kaiako who are committed to this relational approach.

The successful applicant will:

• Demonstrate a genuine passion for working with ākonga and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Actively embody the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in their professional practice.
• Uphold and model the values of Haeata Community Campus.
• Contribute positively to the collective education and wellbeing of all at Haeata, with a particular focus on ākonga in Y1–6
• Show confidence in implementing the New Zealand Curriculum, with proven strengths in literacy and culturally responsive practice.
• Be highly competent in teaching oral language, reading, writing, and literacy across the curriculum.

Please see our website www.haeata.school.nz or contact Raewyn Himona (Kaihautū - Deputy Principal) for more details.

How to apply

Please send your covering letter, CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
240 Breezes Road, Wainoni, Christchurch

Postal Address:
PO Box 15071, Aranui, Christchurch, 8643