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Classroom Teacher and Team Leader

NZ, New Zealand
Australasia
Full Time
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed30 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformInstitution Direct

About This Role

St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika Canterbury

Classroom Teacher and Team Leader

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
2MU

Listed 10:48 am 24 March 2026
Closes 12.00pm 24 April 2026
Vacancy reference #: 1HArxv

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent teacher and leader. We are seeking a dynamic professional to lead our Year 5-8 team. You’ll be capable of designing, leading, implementing and evaluating learning programmes. You’ll be based in our Year 7–8 class, manage our school sports programme and have timetable and curriculum oversight Year 5 to 8. Your key teaching area will be Mathematics and you will teach this across the senior school (Years 5 to 8).

The successful applicant will build effective relationships. You will support our seniors in their role of being student leaders and role-model positive relationships through actions and words. Your emotional intelligence will be crucial in forming relationships and fostering an excellent working environment.

Your knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment will ensure the best possible outcomes for ākonga in Years 5 to 8.

There is room for growing leadership capability at St. Peter’s school and you will be working closely with senior leadership to ensure positive outcomes for all.

We welcome your application to join our vibrant school, which values all areas of our National Curriculum. We offer a supportive working environment with great professional development opportunities.

This position may be appointed as either a tagged or untagged role. All applicants must demonstrate a willingness and ability to uphold the special character of the school, and all our staff are required to adhere to the Code of Ethics for Staff of NZ Catholic Schools. Should you wish to apply for the tagged position, please include the CL47 form in your application.

This position is to begin in Term 3 or by arrangement in Term 2.

How to apply

Send your CV, cover letter and CL47 form (if you are applying for this as a tagged position), and direct enquiries to:

Sarah Lowe, Principal
principal@saintpeters.school.nz
027 770 0858

Vacancy reference #:1HArxv

Listed 10:48 am 24 March 2026
Closes 12.00pm 24 April 2026

St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika NZ

School details

St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika

Type: Full Primary
Authority: State : Integrated
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 172
Website:

School number: 3542
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Physical address:
11 Fisher Avenue, Beckenham, Christchurch

Postal Address:
11 Fisher Avenue, Beckenham, Christchurch, 8023

Compensation

£30,000 - £45,000+ (Regional Equivalent)
*Estimated range based on regional data averages for this role profile. Extracted packages may vary.
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Application Details
Application Deadline
Ongoing
Effective Date of Employment
Immediate / Flexible
Reference ID
E3780171