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Homeroom teacher Y7-8Opihi College • Temuka, Canterbury, New Zealand
Homeroom teacher Y7-8

Homeroom teacher Y7-8

Opihi College • Temuka, Canterbury, New Zealand
20 hours ago
Job description

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

Suitable for beginning teachers

  • Guide students through the crucial Y7–8 transition
  • Teach in a friendly, community-focused Y7–13 college
  • Great step for a primary teacher wanting to grow into Y7–8

A rewarding Y7–8 role where structure, connection and great teaching set students up for secondary success.

About the role

Opihi College is seeking a caring, confident Y7–8 homeroom teacher for a 12-month fixed‑term role starting term 1, 2026.

You’ll teach a broad Y7–8 programme, and help students build the confidence and readiness they need before stepping into secondary learning.

This role would suit a primary teacher ready to step into the upper‑middle years, or someone who enjoys working with early adolescents. You’ll support core learning, take on elements of structured literacy or numeracy, and create a calm, settled environment built on strong relationships.

What you’ll do

  • Teach a clear, engaging Y7–8 programme aligned with the NZC
  • Teach a structured literacy or numeracy class
  • Build a positive, respectful homeroom culture
  • Track progress and keep whānau well-informed
  • Support diverse learners through differentiated strategies
  • Work collaboratively with pastoral and support teams
  • Contribute to school events and wider college life
  • What you’ll bring

  • NZ Teaching Council registration (or ability to obtain)
  • Strong understanding of the NZ Curriculum – Ideally NZ classroom experience
  • Warm, organised, relationship‑focused teaching style
  • Confidence managing a mixed‑ability class
  • Clear, professional communication
  • Willingness to reflect, learn, and contribute to a team
  • Bonus : Experience or interest in structured literacy or numeracy
  • Why you’ll love it here

  • Make a real impact at a key transition stage
  • Supportive staff and strong pastoral systems
  • A great development step for Primary teachers
  • Friendly, community‑minded school culture
  • Ready to apply?

    If you’re reading this thinking, ‘This could be me,’ then let’s connect.

    Apply today or get in touch with Cam — happy to chat and see if it aligns.

    Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

    Cam Dudding

  • @frontlineeducation.co.nz
  • Physical address :

    Richard Pearse Drive, Temuka

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