Teacher of literacy

Overview

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date : 28 / 04 / 2026, End Date : 03 / 07 / 2026 (Cover for staff leave )

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

• English
• Health and physical education
• Learning languages
• Mathematics and statistics
• Science
• Social sciences
• Technology
• Te reo Māori
• The arts

Christ’s College is seeking a full-time, fixed-term teacher of literacy during term 2, 2026 ie 28 April to Friday 3 July 2026. The fixed-term is to cover a staff leave of absence from the learning support and ESOL department during this time.

The successful candidate will join an established and well-resourced area.

Applicants should be willing to be involved in the co-curricular and mentor programmes of the College.

Christ’s College is an Anglican School for all, founded in 1850 by an Act of Parliament, its history inextricably linked with the European settlement of Christchurch and the Canterbury region. We are one of the leading independent boys\' schools in New Zealand, with strong academic, sports, service and cultural programmes and a wide range of co-curricular activities. We are a school where boys thrive. We are dedicated to achieving our mission : Each boy at his best.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver a literacy intervention programme to individuals or small groups, assessing need and evaluating progress. Working with students requiring support will require a diverse range of strategies to stimulate students’ interests in meaningful literacy experiences. Because the role will require regular interface with colleagues and parents / caregivers it is integral that the successful applicant be organised and have the interpersonal skills to readily engage.

We offer excellent working conditions in an attractive environment. Remuneration is above state levels, reflecting the nature of working in an independent school.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

Physical address :

33 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central, Christchurch

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