Year 7 and 8 2027 Fixed-term Teacher

New Brighton Catholic School (Chch); Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) in Canterbury, New Zealand, invites applications for a Year 7–8 fixed-term teaching position starting 28 January 2027. The role covers Primary to intermediate (Years 1–8) with a certificated teacher ready to lead English, Health and physical education, mathematics and science within a Catholic school community.

We seek a passionate educator who demonstrates the school's Catholic character, believes every ākonga can achieve excellence, and delivers high-quality

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher eligible to teach in New Zealand.
• Willingness to participate in religious instruction per Catholic character.
• Ability to deliver high-quality teaching across Years 1–8.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to the Catholic character of the school.
• Delivers high-quality teaching that accelerates learning.
• Builds positive relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues.
• Engages in ongoing professional learning and development.
• Collaborates with colleagues to innovate and grow professionally.

Skills

English

Health and physical education

Learning languages

Mathematics and statistics

Science

Social sciences

Technology

Te reo Māori

The arts

Job description

New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) Canterbury

Year 7 and 8 2027 Fixed-term Teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Tagged quota not met )

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 offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate, motivated classroom teacher who:

• demonstrates a commitment to the special catholic character of the school
• believes every ākonga can achieve excellence
• delivers high-quality teaching that accelerates learning
• can laugh, work hard and celebrate success with colleagues
• thrives on strong professional learning and development to improve practice
• wants opportunities to be innovate and grow professionally
• builds positive, inclusive relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues.

A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special Catholic character of the school is a condition of appointment.