Papanui Primary School Canterbury

Y4–5 classroom teacher

At Papanui Primary we are a caring and passionate team who are dedicated to giving our tamariki a fantastic, future-focussed education, filled with challenge, inspiration and fun. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and culturally responsive and our four school values really underpin all that we do. We are all about growing our tamariki to be kind people (Atawhai), and to see themselves as lifelong learners (Akonga). We are focussed on building our kid’s resilience so that they have the tools to face life’s challenges (Aumangea) as well as developing the mindset to always strive to achieve their personal best (Eke Panuku). The successful applicant will be somebody who is passionate about and lives these values as well. 

We are looking for a teacher who has the following skill set…

• Caring and kind
• Great at collaborating with others
• Goes the extra mile to build strong relationships with tamariki, staff and whānau
• Passionate about teaching and learning and bringing learning to life
• Committed to making sure their classroom is both biculturally and multiculturally responsive
• Understands the best approach to behaviour support and is restorative
• Is calm and empathetic
• A few digi skills would be great!
• Has a growth mindset and looks to always improve their skills

We look forward to hearing from you.

Position to start in term 3 when successful applicant is available.

Timeline for appointment

• Advertisement published online – Tuesday 11th June 2024
• Closing date – 5pm, Wednesday 26th June 2024
• Shortlisting/reference checks/and shortlisted applicants invited for an interview completed by Friday 28th June 2024
• Interviews - Wednesday 3rd July 2024
• Appoint role - Wednesday 3rd or Thursday 4th July 2024
• Start date - depending on successful applicants circumstances - possibly as late as Week 7 in term 3 (2nd September 2024)