Years 0–8 Classroom Teacher (Tagged)

Located in beautiful, historic Kerikeri, Harvest Christian School is a state-integrated, non-denominational Christian school catering for students in Years 0–8. We are under the proprietorship of the New Zealand Christian Proprietors Trust (NZCPT).

At Harvest, we provide a quality education grounded in a Christian worldview and delivered through the New Zealand Curriculum, Te Mātaiaho. Our Christ-centred learning community seeks to nurture each child’s academic, personal, social and spiritual growth, with Scripture and the gospel of Jesus Christ shaping our teaching, relationships and school life.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and skilled primary school kaiako to join our vibrant school community. The successful applicant will be passionate about supporting children to flourish, building positive relationships and working collaboratively to provide engaging, inclusive and purposeful learning experiences.

The year level (Years 0–8) will be determined according to the successful applicant’s skills, experience and the needs of the school.

The successful applicant will:

• hold current New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate
• demonstrate sound curriculum knowledge and effective teaching practice
• uphold and actively support the Christian special character of Harvest Christian School, in alignment with NZCPT’s Statement of Faith and theological framework
• demonstrate a commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to culturally responsive and empowering teaching and learning
• establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, colleagues, whānau and the wider school community
• work collaboratively as part of a team
• foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment with high expectations for every learner
• demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth
• contribute actively to the wider life and special character of the school.

A willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment.