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Cotswold Mātāhae School Canterbury

New Entrant Teacher

  • Full-time
  • Fixed-term (28 Jan to 16 Dec 2027)
  • Suitable for beginning teachers

About the role

Applications are invited for a teaching position in our new entrant team commencing 28 January 2027. We are looking for a high performing educator to join our vibrant learning community.

Our school, mission, and vision

Cotswold Mātāhae School is a north-west Christchurch primary school. We provide a safe environment where staff and families work together to develop students into respectful, bold, and active community members.

Our core values

Our philosophy is based on three core values:

  • Manaaki (caring): Maintaining a safe and friendly environment.
  • Nau mai ngā wero (challenge): Supporting student confidence and potential.
  • Whakawhiti Kōrero (communicate): Strengthening the home-school connection.

What we offer

  • Focus on staff and student wellbeing.
  • Collaborative professional culture with an engaged board.
  • Targeted Professional Development for leadership and teaching.
  • A high-performing school environment.
  • A supportive staff team dedicated to looking after one another. We ensure all members are valued and empowered in their roles.

Appointment timeline

  • Shortlisting: 10-11 November
  • Referee checks: 11 November
  • Interviews: 12 November
  • Appointment made: 16 November 
  • Position begins: 28 January 2027

Note: This timeline is subject to change.

Direct enquiries to:

Marie Bianco, Principal's Personal Assistant

How to apply

Please apply by online application. You can upload a cover letter together with your CV. Please include contact details for 2 referees and outline how you meet the criteria of the attributes listed. Your application will be forwarded directly to the Appointments Committee. Direct questions to: [email protected]

Role details

Role
Certificated teacher
Sector
Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
Position
Full-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan to 16 Dec 2027)
Reason for fixed-term position
Roll growth
Learning areas
English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts
Region
Canterbury

Employer

Cotswold Mātāhae School

Cotswold Avenue, Bishopdale, Christchurch

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