Y2–3 classroom teacher (2026)

Overview

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date : 02 / 02 / 2026, End Date : 25 / 01 / 2027 (To cover internal leadership release)

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

We’re looking for a teacher who loves kids and loves teaching.

Fixed-term Y2–3 classroom teacher (2026) Temuka Primary School – South Canterbury

If you’re a teacher who laughs easily, believes in kids, and loves seeing light-bulb moments every day — we’d love to meet you.

We have a fixed-term opportunity for 2026 teaching a lively and loveable Y2–3 class, while one of our team steps into a new internal leadership role as part of our trial model.

At Temuka Primary, relationships come first. We’re a small, friendly South Canterbury school with a big heart and a staffroom full of good humour, strong coffee, and people who genuinely care about each other.

You’ll fit right in if you :

• Bring warmth, creativity and a sense of fun to your classroom.
• Believe in structure and sparkle — explicit teaching wrapped in joy.
• Want to work in a team where ideas are shared, support is real, and laughter is daily.
• Are open to learning, collaboration and professional growth.

In return, we offer :

Beginning teachers are encouraged to apply — we’ll wrap the right support around you.

Fixed-term : 2026 school year (to cover internal leadership release) Start date : Term 1 2026 Applications close : 10 November 2026 Apply to : Aroha Stewart, Principal –

He waka eke noa – we’re all in this together. Come join our crew.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

Physical address : 9 Hayhurst Street, Temuka

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