Teacher

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School in Christchurch is seeking a compassionate teacher who leads with empathy, ensuring every child feels seen and at home in the classroom. We want a positive, innovative and reflective practitioner who builds strong relationships and provides high‑quality learning for diverse learners.

This fixed‑term role runs from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028 and emphasizes collaborative planning, strengths in literacy and mathematics, and capability to integrate Te Reo

Qualifications

• Sound New Zealand Curriculum knowledge.
• Commitment to collaborative teaching.
• Ability to integrate the curriculum, e-learning and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga into learning programmes.

Skills

Empathy-driven

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Job description

Our ideal candidate is someone who naturally leads with empathy, ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and deeply ‘at home within our classroom walls. We are looking for a positive, innovative and reflective practitioner, who builds strong relationships and demonstrates a commitment to providing high-quality learning opportunities to meet diverse student learning needs. If this reflects your approach to teaching, we welcome your application.

We have a fixed-term teaching position available, starting 28 January 2027, ending 27 January 2028.

Candidates will have sound New Zealand Curriculum knowledge, be committed to collaborative teaching and be excited to be a member of our inspirational team of staff. Strengths in learning design and pedagogy to support deep learning in literacy and mathematics are required. An ability to integrate the curriculum, e-learning and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga into learning programmes is highly desirable.

Marshland School offers an exciting opportunity for teachers who wish to extend their capability in a friendly, positive and fun learning environment.

Person specification

We are looking for teachers who have:

• excellent self-awareness, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• an ability to build and sustain effective relationships and partnerships with students, staff, parents and whānau
• a willingness to go the ‘extra mile’ and contribute to the wider school community

• a willingness to work hard to ensure success for every child
• the ability to flexibly adapt teaching practice and differentiate learning to meet the needs of students

• high value on culturally responsive and inclusive practice

• a love of learning, reflective practice and a growth mindset.