Year 7 and 8 Homeroom Teacher

Opihi College; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Opihi College in Canterbury invites applications for a Year 7 and 8 homeroom teacher to join our junior team for 2027. We value strong relationships, trauma-informed practice and an inclusive, community-focused learning environment.

The ideal candidate will bring relational pedagogy, a collaborative spirit, and a willingness to teach at Year 9 and 10 levels if required. A dynamic team culture and supportive professional learning are core to our school ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience with Year 7–8 classes in a junior context.
• Demonstrated trauma-informed practice and supportive student relationships.
• Ability to collaborate across the junior team and with families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across core curriculum.
• Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment aligned with CARE values.
• Collaborate with staff to monitor progress and wellbeing of students.

Skills

Relational pedagogy

Trauma-informed

Collaborative

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Year 7 and 8 homeroom teacher to join our junior team at the start of the 2027 school year. We are a community-focused, trauma-informed school where relationships are at the heart of learning.

Guided by our C.A.R.E. values—Community, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence—we foster an inclusive environment where every student feels safe, valued, and supported to succeed.

The ideal candidate will bring strong relational pedagogy, a trauma-informed mindset, and a collaborative spirit, with the ability or willingness to teach at the Year 9 and 10 level preferred. The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position are set by the relevant collective agreement.