Senior school 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

Applications are open for a skilled s enior school teacher to join our dedicated team at West Eyreton School. We take pride in having a supportive school community, highly capable staff, and engaged learners. Our school vision - Excellence through Effort, Example, Enterprise, and Empathy - guides everything we do. We expect all staff to embody these values.

Situated in North Canterbury, just 30 minutes northwest of the city centre, our kura offers a welcoming, beautifully maintained environment with a distinct country feel. Our unique features include extensive open play areas, exciting adventure playgrounds, a community library, and a covered community pool. At the heart of our special school are our tamariki , and our vision to ensure every one of them thrives.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and proactive team player who is willing to support colleagues and work together to create a positive learning environment. A commitment to neuro-affirming practices is essential. This means you recognise and respect the diverse ways students learn and process information, moving beyond traditional approaches to meet individual needs effectively. Proven strengths in teaching structured literacy , combined with a sound understanding of the science of reading, would build a strong foundation for our students' reading and writing skills. The ideal candidate would have the ability to teach extension mathematics and literacy.

Join us and become a part of our special school community, where you can truly make a difference. If you are a teacher who is ready to contribute your skills and passion, we strongly encourage you to apply.

A link to the application form can be found here. Please make a copy of the viewable document.

The successful applicant will start on Thursday, 29th January 2026.

Please be aware that we are not an accredited employer and therefore cannot support applications requiring an Accredited Employer Work Visa .

How to apply

Please send your covering letter CV, and direct enquiries to :

Physical address :

1651 North Eyre Road, West Eyreton, Rangiora

Postal Address :

1651 North Eyre Road RD 5, Rangiora, 7475

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