Year 7/8 Teacher

Carisbrook School; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carisbrook School in Otago, New Zealand, invites applications for a Certificated teacher to join our Year 7/8 team on a fixed-term basis. This full-time position runs from 28 January 2027 to 17 December 2027 and focuses on literacy, numeracy, science, te reo Māori and the arts, with opportunities to lead learning and contribute to senior student development.

We value energetic, innovative teachers who inspire confidence, belonging and high expectations for rangatahi as they prepare for high

Qualifications

• Certified teacher with NZ registration.
• Experience teaching Years 7–8.
• Ability to engage and support early adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging literacy, numeracy, and real-world learning.
• Collaborate with the Year 7/8 team and wider staff.
• Support student growth, well-being, and transition to high school.
• Create inclusive learning experiences that build confidence.

Skills

Year 7/8 teaching

Education

Certificated teacher (NZ)

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Special project)

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

Got energy, ideas and a soft spot for teenagers who are almost grown up but definitely aren't finished growing? We should talk.

Carisbrook School is looking for a fantastic teacher to join our Year 7/8 team in a fixed-term position.

This is your chance to work with some of the most exciting learners in the kura, our senior students. They're developing their identities, discovering what they're good at, testing their independence and getting ready to take on high school.

They need teachers who will challenge them, back them, make them laugh and refuse to give up on them.

Could that be you?

This isn't just another classroom job!

It's an opportunity to:

• Grow future leaders. Give our rangatahi meaningful opportunities to take responsibility, make decisions and contribute to their kura.
• Make learning memorable. Bring your creativity to literacy, numeracy and real-world learning that connects with young adolescents.
• Build confidence and belonging. Help students recognise their strengths and believe in what they can achieve.
• Be part of a great team. Join colleagues who care deeply about their learners and are happy to share ideas, lend a hand and have a laugh.
• Make a genuine difference. Help prepare our students for the academic, social and personal challenges of high school.

Don't just look for your next job. Look for a place where you can make a difference.

Come join our whānau. Let's help our rangatahi stand tall.