Year 5/6 teacher

Kaiapoi Borough School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff culture

Job summary

Kaiapoi Borough School in New Zealand seeks a Certificated teacher for a fixed-term role covering Year 5/6 (Years 1–8 curriculum) during the 2027 school year. The school emphasises a culture-first environment and professional growth supported by the Board of Trustees.

Applicants should be prepared to join a collaborative staffroom and contribute to a vibrant learning community focused on tamariki development.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher registration or eligible for NZ teaching registration.
• Experience or ability to teach across Years 1–8 (primary/intermediate).

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5/6 as fixed-term parental leave cover for the 2027 school year.
• Deliver instruction across English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts.

Skills

Relational practice

Team collaboration

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Maternity leave)

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 searching for a school where culture comes first and your professional growth is truly backed? We have an exciting Year 5/6 fixed-term (parental leave cover) position opening up for the entire 2027 school year (starting Term 1)!

Whether you’re a seasoned educator looking for a vibrant new home or an energetic beginning teacher ready to launch your career with a splash, Kaiapoi Borough School is the place to be.

Why you’ll love it here

• A Culture That Feels Like Home: We live and breathe relational practice. Step into a genuinely supportive staffroom.


• Serious Investment in YOU: We don't just talk about growth - our incredible Board of Trustees actively invests in it! You’ll receive hands-on support in DMIC (Developing Mathematical Inquiry Communities) and BSLA (Better Start Literacy Approach) .


• Room to Innovate: Your voice matters here. We’re looking for passionate, open-minded team players who love bringing ideas to life and creating magic for our tamariki.