Year 1-3 Classroom Teacher (2 Positions)

Lincoln Primary School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Lincoln Primary School in Canterbury seeks two enthusiastic, experienced classroom teachers for fixed-term roles in junior primary (Years 1-3). Start Term 1 2027 in a supportive, inquiry-based learning environment within a large, growing school.

The ideal candidates are NZ registered with a strong understanding of the NZ Curriculum, capable of designing engaging learning and building positive relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues. Commitment to ongoing professional growth is valued.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teachers with strong understanding of the NZ Curriculum and how to design engaging learning for junior primary students.
• Experience teaching in Years 1–3 and ability to plan collaboratively with colleagues.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach junior primary students (Years 1–3).
• Design engaging, high-interest learning experiences aligned with the NZ Curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues and whānau to support student learning and inquiry-based approaches.

Skills

NZ Registered Teacher

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Junior primary experience

Education

Bachelor of Education or teaching qualification

Job description

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About the role

We are seeking two enthusiastic, motivated, experienced classroom teachers who have experience in junior school (Years 1-3) teaching. These positions are fixed terms position that will commence Term 1 2027.

The ideal candidates will be New Zealand registered teachers with a strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum, particularly in designing engaging, high-interest learning for junior primary students.

Te Kura o Tauhinu | Lincoln Primary is a large and growing school situated in the Selwyn District, 20 minutes from Christchurch. With a projected roll of over 850 students, we are a Primary Years Programme (PYP) Candidate School with a clear focus on developing global citizens through inquiry, reflection, and cultural responsiveness.

We seek teachers who:

• Demonstrate excellence in classroom practice
• Foster strong, positive relationships with ākonga, colleagues, and whānau
• Embrace collaborative planning and inquiry-based learning
• Are reflective, adaptable, and committed to ongoing professional growth

We offer:

• A supportive and collegial staff culture
• Ongoing professional development linked to the IB PYP journey
• Opportunities to contribute to the growth and direction of a dynamic kura

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1-8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan to 17 Dec 2027)

Reason for fixed-term position Special Projects

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts