Year 0/1 Teacher

Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshland School in Christchurch invites applications for a fixed-term Primary/Intermediate (Years 1-8) Certificated teacher in the Year 0/1 area, commencing 28/01/2027 and ending 16/12/2027. The successful candidate will lead with empathy, foster strong relationships, and deliver high-quality learning aligned to the NZ Curriculum.

Strong strengths in learning design and pedagogy to support deep learning in literacy and mathematics are required, with experience in integrating Te Reo Māori me ona

Qualifications

• Sound NZ Curriculum knowledge.
• Commitment to collaborative teaching.
• Experience with e-learning and Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead with empathy to make every child feel seen and at home.
• Collaborate with staff to design learning opportunities that meet diverse needs.
• Integrate curriculum, e-learning, and Te Reo Maori into programs.

Skills

Self-awareness

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Certificated teacher NZ

Tools

Digital literacy

Job description

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Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School - Christchurch, South Island

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

Suitable for beginning teachers

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 teacher position (Roll Growth) available in the Year 0/1 area of the school, commencing 28/01/2027 and ending 16/12/2027.

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 in the junior school 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


• Successful teaching experience, strong curriculum knowledge and pedagogical practice


• High expectations for themselves and for all students


• 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


• Experience in positive behaviour for learning and restorative practice


• High value on culturally responsive and inclusive practice


• Ability to integrate the curriculum and provide deep learning, underpinned by digital fluency and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga


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

Physical address:

11 Te Korari Street, Marshland, Christchurch