Primary Trained Teacher, Year 7-8

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 24/08/2026, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Maternity 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 Start date: ASAP (by mutual agreement) | End date: 27 January 2028 Looking for strong job security in a dynamic learning environment? We are seeking an enthusiastic, primary-trained kaiako to join our Year 7-8 team immediately through to the end of the 2027 school year. Located in Leeston, just 30 minutes from Christchurch, our kura provides a smooth transition model for middle-years learners within a warm, supportive rural school. What we offer Extended fixed-term security: Guaranteed employment across almost 6 full terms (through to January 2028). Smooth transition environment: The perfect setting for a primary specialist who enjoys the Year 7/8 age group with access to secondary specialist facilities. Supportive team: Work alongside a collaborative middle-school team with generous non-contact time and mentoring support. We are looking for someone who: Holds NZ teacher registration and primary training. Builds strong, positive relationships with emerging adolescents. Delivers engaging, integrated literacy and numeracy programmes. Early applications will be processed as received, and start dates can be negotiated for the right candidate. Physical address: Leeston Dunsandel Road, Leeston #J-18808-Ljbffr