Year 3-6 Classroom Teacher

Te Raekura Redcliffs School; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Raekura Redcliffs School in Christchurch is seeking a highly motivated teacher to join our team. Our kura overlooks Te Ihutai | Avon-Heathcote Estuary and is located on a culturally significant site that grounds us and informs our local curriculum and living our school values.

We are looking for a kaiako who creates an inclusive classroom culture, brings strong curriculum knowledge, and uses creativity and problem-solving to support emotional regulation, wellbeing, curiosity, collaboration

Qualifications

• Inclusive classroom culture and supportive learning environment.
• Strong curriculum knowledge.
• Creative, humorous and problem-solving approach.
• Supports emotional regulation as part of learning.
• Promotes wellbeing, curiosity, collaboration and joy in learning.
• Develops digital fluency with students.
• Commitment to Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment for all learners.
• Deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons across the curriculum.
• Support students' social-emotional development and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with whānau, colleagues and the wider school community.
• Contribute positively to school life and kura culture.

Skills

Inclusive classroom

Curriculum knowledge

Creativity

Problem solving

Emotional regulation

Wellbeing focus

Digital fluency

Te Reo Māori

Tikanga Māori

Team collaboration

Job description

Te Raekura Redcliffs School is seeking a highly motivated teacher to join our team. Our stunning kura overlooks Te Ihutai | Avon-Heathcote Estuary and is located on a culturally significant site that grounds us and inspires our vision around local curriculum and living our school values.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an awesome school community. We have great kids, a supportive whānau and board, and a motivated and caring staff team committed to helping everyone in our kura thrive.

We are looking for a teacher | kaiako who:

• Creates a positive, inclusive classroom culture and environment where all learners feel supported and inspired.
• Has strong curriculum knowledge.
• Brings creativity, a sense of humour and a problem-solving approach to challenges.
• Understands the importance of supporting emotional regulation as a key part of learning, and works proactively to help young people develop these skills.
• Nurtures wellbeing while fostering curiosity, collaboration, and joy in learning.
• Has skill in using and developing digital fluencies with their students.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Te Reo and Tikanga Māori and seeks to be more culturally responsive within their own practice.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of highly engaged school community.