Teacher - Commencing 2027

Tūora Fendalton School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tūora Fendalton School in Canterbury is seeking a NZ-registered teacher for a fixed-term maternity leave cover from 28 January 2027 to 17 December 2027. The role covers Primary and intermediate (Years 1-8) with a focus on English, health and physical education, learning languages, mathematics, science, social sciences, technology, te reo Māori and the arts.

The position requires teachers who are current in their practice, able to work with dedicated colleagues in collaborative teams within a

Qualifications

• NZ-registered teacher with current classroom practice.
• Ability to collaborate in professional teams.
• Sound literacy and numeracy and inquiry skills.
• Eagerness to engage with evolving curriculum documents.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Years 1-8 in a primary/intermediate setting.
• Establish positive relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Collaborate with teams in a beautiful school environment.
• Contribute to the school’s rebuild programme and change management.

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Maternity 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

We have one fixed term position for a maternity leave cover. This position is for NZ-registered teachers who are current in their practice and are excited by the opportunities to work with dedicated colleagues in collaborative teams in a beautiful school setting as we are just 18 months from completing our rebuild programme.

We will be considering teachers with qualities and characteristics that complement teams and bring new energy and inspiration. Quality relationships are an essential component of teaching at Tūora Fendalton School, so we are seeking those who can establish positive relationships with our tamariki, whānau and colleagues.

We will also be looking for sound literacy (including structured literacy experience), numeracy and inquiry skills as well as an eagerness to engage with the changing curriculum documents being introduced to schools over the next few years.