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New Entrants Teacher

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

About This Role

Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) Canterbury

New Entrants Teacher

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

Listed 10:10 am 27 March 2026
Closes 24 April 2026
Vacancy reference #: 1HAs0s

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and enthusiastic teacher of 5-year-olds to join our team at Sacred Heart School, starting in mid-term 2 or Beginning 3, for the remainder of 2026. The successful applicant will be a motivated, collaborative, and enthusiastic teacher. No need to be Catholic. We can support you there.

As a highly multicultural school, we are looking for an experienced educator who can thrive in a diverse and supportive environment. Strengths in Structured Literacy and Mathematics with a good understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum would be an advantage.

You'll need to have a commitment to quality teaching and be a passionate and dedicated educator with strong interpersonal skills, a sense of humour, and the ability to be both an effective and empathetic teacher and person.

Sacred Heart School is an integrated Catholic primary school that offers education with a special character. Established in 1877 by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions, the school is an integral part of Queen of Peace Parish. A special feature of our school is the care and concern evident amongst its members and the supportive atmosphere that prevails throughout our community. A condition of employment is a willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school.

How to apply

Please send your completed application form, CV (with 3 referees' details) and covering letter and and any direct enquiries to:

Frank McManus
40 Spencer Street, Addington
principal@sacredheartchch.school.nz
03 338 3247

Vacancy reference #:1HAs0s

Listed 10:10 am 27 March 2026
Closes 24 April 2026

Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) NZ

School details

Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)

Type: Full Primary
Authority: State : Integrated
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 189
Website:

School number: 3270
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Physical address:
40 Spencer Street, Addington, Christchurch

Postal Address:
PO Box 9313, Tower Junction, Christchurch, 8149

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
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