Year 7/8 Teacher

Rolleston School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolleston School in Canterbury, NZ, is seeking a Certificated teacher to join as a full-time, fixed-term educator for 2027. You will lead a Year 7/8 class from 1 February 2027 to 16 December 2027, teaching across a broad curriculum including English, maths, science, te reo Māori and the arts.

The successful applicant will bring passion for teaching and learning, strong relational skills, and solid curriculum knowledge to a supportive school community that stands together to ignite learning.

Qualifications

• Must be a certificated teacher.
• Experience teaching Year 7/8 is preferred.
• Excellent relational skills and sound curriculum knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 7/8 class from February 2027.
• Teach across English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, te reo Māori and The arts.

Skills

Relational skills

Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 01/02/2027, 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

We are seeking a teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning, who has excellent relational skills and sound curriculum knowledge.

The successful applicant will be teaching a Year 7/8 class from the beginning of the 2027 school year. The fixed‑term teaching position will commence, 1 February 2027 and finish 16 December 2027.

If you enjoy working in a supportive environment that “Stands Together to Ignite Learning” and are happy to share your values and strengths with others, we’d like to meet you.

Physical address: 11 Tennyson Street, Rolleston

Postal Address: PO Box 141, Rolleston, 7643