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Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School Canterbury

Scale A Teacher

  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Suitable for beginning teachers

About the role

Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna is a vibrant, inclusive primary school with a strong sense of community and a deep commitment to our ROCK values: Resilient, Outstanding, Connected, and Kind.

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated kaiako to join our team.  This is a permanent position, which commences in Term 1, 2027. There is no set year-level preference at this stage. We are open to conversations about where you might best fit across our kura, based on your experience, strengths, and interests.

Key qualities and attributes

We are looking for a kaiako who brings:

  • a relationship-focused approach that builds strong, positive connections with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
  • a commitment to creating a nurturing, engaging, and culturally responsive learning environment
  • a positive, inclusive classroom culture and environment where all learners feel supported and inspired
  • strong curriculum knowledge
  • a drive to model and actively contribute to our school’s ROCK values.

Passion or experience in The Arts, Cultural Leadership, or Sport/PE is highly desirable, with potential leadership opportunities available for suitable candidates. 

Shortlisting: Week of Monday 16 November.

Interviews: Week of Monday 23 November.

Position Commences: Wednesday 27 January 2027.

Direct enquiries to:

Michael Davidson, Acting Principal

How to apply

Email your completed application form, CV, and cover letter, which clearly states your desired year-level and experience for the role to: [email protected]

Application documents

Role details

Role
Certificated teacher
Sector
Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
Position
Full-time, Permanent
Learning areas
English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts
Region
Canterbury

Employer

Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School

59A Farrington Avenue, Bishopdale, Christchurch

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