Teacher

Amberley School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amberley School in Canterbury, New Zealand, invites applications from a Certificated teacher for a full-time fixed-term role covering Years 1–8.

Joining our vibrant, semi-rural community, you will teach across English, mathematics, science, arts, and te reo Māori within a Real Schools restorative framework.

We value collaborative curriculum design, innovation, and strong relationships, and you will help every child achieve personal success.

Qualifications

• Must be a certificated teacher with current practicing certificate.
• Experience teaching primary and intermediate students (Years 1–8).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to deliver a progressive curriculum.
• Inspire students through engaging, dynamic lessons.
• Contribute to a restorative behaviour approach and strong relationships.
• Support personal and academic growth to help learners achieve their best.

Skills

Primary/Intermediate 1-8

Curriculum delivery

Restorative practices

Team collaboration

English

Te reo Māori

Mathematics & statistics

Science

The arts

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Parental Leave)

• 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

Imagine teaching in a vibrant semi-rural setting where every morning brings a welcoming community, scenic surroundings, and colleagues who share your deep passion for education. We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking teacher to join our tight-knit team and help shape the next generation of confident learners.

At our school, connection is everything. We embrace the Real Schools model to foster a restorative, positive approach to behaviour management, ensuring our classrooms are built on mutual respect, trust, and strong relationships with every child. We don't just deliver content—we create an environment where learning is engaging, dynamic, and tailored for success.

As an educator here, you will be part of a team that takes pride in progressive curriculum design and innovative delivery. We actively collaborate to find fresh, meaningful ways to inspire our students, ensuring every child enjoys achieving their personal best. Everything we do aligns with our driving vision: "To empower children to thrive and achieve personal success."

If you are a collaborative, energetic teacher seeking a supportive staffroom, a close-knit community, and a school where your ideas truly matter, you belong here.