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The Cathedral Grammar School Pre-School Canterbury

Fixed-term ECE Teacher

  • Full-time
  • Fixed-term (25 Jan to 8 Oct 2027)

About the role

We are looking for a committed certificated teacher to join our pre-school team on a fixed-term basis while one of our team takes a teaching secondment in our junior school.

We have a strong community with great support from our parents and the wider school. Our unique timetable and extra-curricular programme make this a rewarding place to work, and we are looking for someone who is ready to embrace this.

About the role

  • Fixed-term: 25 January to 8 October 2027.
  • Full-time 40 hours per week.
  • Working as part of an experienced team of 6, with up to 40 children per day.
  • Key teacher for our youngest pre-school learners.

About you

  • A current Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand practising certificate (full or provisional). 
  • A commitment to Te Whāriki, bicultural practice.
  • Good communication, including with ESOL families and children.
  • Comfortable working alongside external support providers.
  • Reliable and motivated, able to follow routines.
  • Committed to the role for the full fixed term.
  • A willingness to embrace the unique position we hold in The Cathedral Grammar School.
  • Full drivers licence and clean driving record to drive our school van.
  • Current First Aid Certificate meeting ECE requirements.

What we offer

  • An experienced, supportive teaching team.
  • A community that values its pre-school.
  • A varied programme of experiences for the children.
  • Extended Pay Parity.
  • Onsite parking.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and will be required to complete Police Vetting and reference checks, as per the Vulnerable Children's Act 2014.

If this sounds like you, we would be delighted to receive your application.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Direct enquiries to:

Executive Assistant

How to apply

Please send your CV, cover letter and contact details of 2 referees, and direct enquiries to: [email protected]

Role details

Role
Certificated teacher
Sector
Early learning / kōhanga reo
Position
Full-time, Fixed-term (25 Jan to 8 Oct 2027)
Reason for fixed-term position
Secondment cover
Learning areas
Belonging / Mana Whenua, Communication / Mana Reo, Contribution / Mana Tangata, English, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts, Well-being / Mana Atua
Region
Canterbury

Employer

The Cathedral Grammar School Pre-School

2 Chester Street West, Christchurch Central, Christchurch

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