Cornerstone Christian School Manawatu/Whanganui

New Entrant Teacher - two positions available

(Not suitable for beginning teachers, which includes those with provisional teacher registration)

Part-time or job-share may be considered for the right applicants.

Due to roll growth, a rare opportunity has come up for 2 New Entrant Teachers to join our Aroha (Year 0-2) teaching team at Cornerstone Christian School beginning 02 June in Term 2, 2026.

Cornerstone Christian School is a state-integrated, co-ed, Christian special character area school with a roll of 620 Year 1-13 students. The positions will align with Cohort 4 entry to the school and as such will begin new classes.  

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a current full teacher registration with the New Zealand Teaching Council.
• Be an enthusiastic teacher who can build positive and effective relationships with students and whānau.
• Have a passion for developing strong ECE connections, especially with the Cornerstone Christian Pre-school onsite, and transitioning tamariki into our school.
• Have practical experience in structured literacy and strong all round curriculum knowledge.
• Create an innovative and inclusive learning environment, where a vibrant Christian faith is modelled to our students.
• Incorporate culturally responsive practices within their class to engage tamariki in their learning as well as valuing their wellbeing.
• Be a team player with a great sense of humour.

Tagged Teacher Position

In accordance with Section 65 of the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975, and the School’s Integration Agreement, the requirements for this position include:

• A willingness and ability to take part in religious teaching appropriate to the ‘special character’ of the school
• A willingness, ability and acceptance to uphold and preserve the ‘special character’ of the school.

Terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Area School Teachers' Collective Agreement – Education in New Zealand (ASTCA). Individuals’ actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.