Southbrook School Canterbury

Collaborative teacher Y5-6

We are seeking an innovative, passionate teacher, with a growth mindframe, who will thrive working in a collaborative learning environment. This teacher will be focused on developing learner agency and will be committed to being part of a collaborative team environment.

We will be looking for sound literacy, mathematical and inquiry skills as well as a desire to make a difference in a child’s learning. An ability to foster positive relationships with our tamariki, whānau and colleagues is essential.

As a competent and effective teacher you will:

• Be driven to enhance wellbeing within our team.
• Be an outstanding practitioner with strong, current pedagogical, curriculum and assessment knowledge, particularly in literacy and mathematics.
• Have proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all members of a school team. 
• Promote and embrace innovative and inclusive Learning Space practices, support student behaviour in positive, restorative and purposeful ways.
• Have knowledge of and commitment to the principles of collaborative and innovative teaching and learning practices.
• Demonstrate strong administrative skills and exceptional communication abilities to maintain appropriate networks at all levels.

We offer a fun and supportive working environment with great professional development and learning opportunities. 

If you are excited about working collaboratively, really understand co-teaching, believe in restorative practice, and understand your responsibilities to be a culturally responsive teacher - then we would love to hear from you.