Teacher - Year 1/2

Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao; Clarkville; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao is seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join our Year 1/2 learning space. You will work with two other teachers and about 48 ākonga in a supportive, high-performing kura near Christchurch.

You will draw on curriculum knowledge and growth mindset while delivering structured literacy, maths and inquiry programmes. Strong relationships with ākonga and whānau are essential, as is a positive, collaborative approach to teaching.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
• Experience with structured literacy, mathematics and inquiry programmes.
• Experience implementing The Writing Revolution 2.0 and Maths No Problem! is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teach in Year 1/2 learning space with approximately 48 ākonga.
• Collaborate with two other teachers as part of a high performing team.
• Build effective relationships with ākonga and whānau and model a growth mindset.
• Contribute to strong literacy, mathematics and inquiry programmes.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Relationship building

Growth mindset

Curriculum knowledge

Pedagogy and assessment

Structured literacy

Mathematics instruction

Inquiry learning

Education

Certificated teacher

Tools

The Writing Revolution 2.0

Maths No Problem!

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Clarkville te Kura ki Waimātao is a high performing, innovative and collaborative school, 5 minutes drive from northern Christchurch and Kaiapoi.

An exciting opportunity exists for a teacher in our Year 1/2 learning space.

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our highly collaborative teaching team. You will teach in our Year 1/2 learning space, work with two other teachers and approximately 48 ākonga. This could be the perfect opportunity for someone looking for a change and continue their teaching career at a high performing and supportive kura.

The successful applicant will be able to build effective relationships with ākonga and whānau and model a growth mindset.

Your knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment will ensure the best possible outcomes for ākonga in your learning space. We have strong structured literacy, mathematics and inquiry programmes that ensure our ākonga have the very best learning opportunities and achieve highly. Strengths in implementing The Writing Revolution 2.0 and Maths No Problem! approaches would be an advantage.

Clarkville is semi-rural and a wonderful community to be part of. We promote a love of learning through our authentic local curriculum. We are a school that champions effective practice, collaboration, innovation, cultural responsiveness and inquiry learning.

Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao is a special place - we are so proud of our amazing ākonga and fabulous teaching team!

We welcome your application to join our vibrant and amazing school.

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Kris Barrow, Principal
10 Heywards Road, Clarkville
*****@clarkville.school.nz
03 327 8218

Download our application pack
CLARKVILLE Permanent Collaborative Teacher Year 1 2 Application Pack for 2026

Physical address:
10 Heywards Road, Clarkville, Kaiapoi

Postal Address:
10 Heywards Road RD 2, Kaiapoi, 7692

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