Education Gazette
NE/Year 1 Teacher
Kirwee Model School · Canterbury
About the role
Kirwee Model School seeks an inspirational, student-centred teacher to join our collaborative team in 2026. We seek an educator who leads with manaakitanga, balancing high expectations with authentic connections to ensure every child feels a genuine sense of belonging.
- Curriculum Expertise: Proven ability to deliver structured literacy and the CPA model for mathematics using explicit instruction.
- Experience teaching in NE: Deep understanding of the developmental needs of 5 year olds and experience in learning through play.
- Data driven: Skilled in using diagnostic data to notice, recognise, and respond, creating personalised learning plans and reporting accurately on progress.
- Cultural & social focus: Committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Te Whare Mauri Ora hauora framework, and school-wide PB4L and restorative practice.
- Collaborative spirit: A team player dedicated to professional trust, direct dialogue and positive whānau engagement.
If you embody our values of moemoeā, mātauranga, manawanui, and manaakitanga, we would love to hear from you!
More about the role
Job description or information pack online
Direct enquiries to:
Leonie Weavers, Principal
- [email protected]
How to apply
Email your CV and cover letter to:[email protected]
Reference 1HB18S
Application documents
Role details
- Role
- Classroom teacher
- Sector
- Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
- Position
- Part-time (0.6 FTTE), permanent
- Incentives and allowances
- None listed
- Learning areas
- English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
- Region
- Canterbury
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Reference 1HB18S · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB18S
