Y7-8 Teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date : 28 / 01 / 2026, End Date : 25 / 09 / 2026 (Maternity leave)

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

Commencing Monday 28 th January

• and concluding on Friday 25 th September,

Fixed-term (maternity leave cover), full-time

Dynamic & creative learning environment.

About us

Ellesmere College-Te Kareti o Waihora is an innovative and forward-thinking coeducational Y7–13 school located in Leeston, approximately 30 minutes south of Christchurch.

We welcome a diverse range of akonga and staff with culturally responsive and sustaining practice at the heart of what we do.

Our pedagogical approach is based on strong positive relationships which provides contextualised and coherent opportunities for deep learning.

Learning design is based on learner voice and agency which allows akonga to develop skills, knowledge and qualifications.

About you

We are seeking an energetic and innovative teacher of Junior Ako who is passionate about working with young people and can develop strong, mana-enhancing relationships with akonga, whanau and kaiako.

We are looking for a team player (as teachers co-teach in the junior school) who is unafraid of taking risks.

You will need to be flexible, have a growth mindset and be committed to providing rich authentic learning contexts in an integrated way across curriculum areas.

We strongly encourage applicants to read about our learning design on our website and / or visit our kura.

Requirements

Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (or have this process in progress)

Applicants must complete the job application form

Overseas applicants must have completed NZQA Qualifications Assessment & be eligible for a working visa.

Ongoing professional learning, development and opportunities.

Supportive, welcoming (and social) staff.

Located in a growing rural township within an increasingly diverse community.

How to apply | Me pehea te tuku tono

Please apply online at by completing our application form and attaching your CV and covering letter.

Physical address : Leeston Dunsandel Road, Leeston

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