Education Gazette
Year 1-3 Classroom Teacher (2 Positions)
Lincoln Primary School · Canterbury
About the role
We are seeking two enthusiastic, motivated, experienced classroom teachers who have experience in junior school (Years 1-3) teaching. These positions are fixed terms position that will commence Term 1 2027.
The ideal candidates will be New Zealand registered teachers with a strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum, particularly in designing engaging, high-interest learning for junior primary students.
Te Kura o Tauhinu | Lincoln Primary is a large and growing school situated in the Selwyn District, 20 minutes from Christchurch. With a projected roll of over 850 students, we are a Primary Years Programme (PYP) Candidate School with a clear focus on developing global citizens through inquiry, reflection, and cultural responsiveness.
We seek teachers who:
- Demonstrate excellence in classroom practice
- Foster strong, positive relationships with ākonga, colleagues, and whānau
- Embrace collaborative planning and inquiry-based learning
- Are reflective, adaptable, and committed to ongoing professional growth
We offer:
- A supportive and collegial staff culture
- Ongoing professional development linked to the IB PYP journey
- Opportunities to contribute to the growth and direction of a dynamic kura
More about the role
- LPS Application Pack November 2026 · PDF, 803 KBLPS Application Pack November 2026 (LPS Application Pack November 2026.pdf)OpenDownload
- Application-Form-2026-1-v3 · PDF, 150 KBApplication-Form-2026-1-v3 (Application-Form-2026-1-v3.pdf)OpenDownload
Job description or information pack online
Direct enquiries to:
Chris Nord, Principal
- Phone
- 03 325 2571
- [email protected]
How to apply
Email your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
Reference 1HB1Qj
Role details
- Role
- Classroom teacher
- Sector
- Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
- Position
- Full-time, fixed-term
- Dates
- 28 January 2027 to 17 December 2027
- Reason for fixed-term position
- Special Projects
- 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
About Lincoln Primary School
130 North Belt
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Reference 1HB1Qj · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1Qj
