Teacher – Think Big, Teach Boldly, Adventure Beyond the Classroom!

Mt Somers Springburn School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional learning support

Job summary

Mt Somers Springburn School in Canterbury seeks a passionate teacher for 2027. The role spans Years 1–8 across multiple subjects with emphasis on adventurous, real-world learning and wellbeing. Full-time, fixed-term with a start date in January 2027 and end date in December 2027 due to funding.

We value initiative, strong literacy and numeracy foundations, and a willingness to contribute to a supportive rural community. NZ teacher registration and current practising certificate are essential.

Qualifications

• NZ teacher registration and current practising certificate are essential.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand must be held.
• Ability to teach across primary years (Years 1-8) and to deliver across core subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across the curriculum.
• Foster student wellbeing, resilience and positive relationships.
• Create real-world, adventurous learning experiences beyond the classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and the wider community to support learners.

Skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Initiative

Literacy teaching

Mathematics teaching

Education

NZ teacher registration

Practising certificate

Job description

Teacher – Think Big, Teach Boldly, Adventure Beyond the Classroom!

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (Funding )

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

Are you the kind of teacher who sees possibilities where others see boundaries?

Mt Somers Springburn School is looking for a passionate, energetic and adventurous person who happens to be a teacher to join our rural school community in 2027.

Nestled beneath the mountains of mid-Canterbury, we believe some of the best learning happens beyond four classroom walls. And with our own school buses, adventure is never far away!

We're looking for passion, not just experience. Whether you're a beginning teacher bursting with ideas or an experienced educator ready to challenge the norm, we want someone who:

• Thinks big – challenges conventional approaches and brings fresh ideas.
• Makes adventure happen – creates meaningful, real-world learning experiences.
• Develops great humans – values wellbeing, relationships, resilience and character alongside academic achievement.
• Has high expectations – delivers quality teaching with strong foundations in literacy and mathematics.
• Is a doer, not just a dreamer – takes initiative and makes things happen.
• Keeps growing – embraces feedback, professional learning and new challenges.

We're open to teachers across all primary year levels, with placement based on strengths and school needs.

We're not looking for someone to simply fill a classroom. We're looking for someone who will make a difference.

Position: Full-time, fixed-term, 2027 school year.

Essential: NZ teacher registration, current practising certificate and legal right to work in New Zealand.