Education Gazette

French Teacher
Riccarton High School · Canterbury
About the role
Riccarton High School is a coeducational, multicultural secondary school in Christchurch, with a roll of over 1,100 students. We are known for high student achievement, inclusive practices, and a strong sense of community.
We work collaboratively to inspire active, connected, and deep-thinking learners. Central to our culture is The Riccarton Way, guided by the values of Manawanui (commitment), Ngākaupono (honesty), Manaakitanga (respect), and Kairangi (excellence).
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic educator to teach French at Riccarton High School.
This is a part-time, fixed-term position, with the fixed-term arrangement reflecting the need to respond to potential fluctuations in the school roll and ensuring staffing levels remain aligned with student enrolments and operational requirements.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach either:
- 13 hours per week – senior French, or
- 9 hours per week – junior French.
The position will start on Thursday, 28 January 2027, and conclude at the end of the 2027 school year.
Beginning teachers are warmly encouraged to apply. Applicants are asked to indicate any supporting subjects they are able to teach as part of their application.
If you are interested in becoming a part of an innovative environment that fosters values of compassion, creativity, and academic achievement, we welcome your application.
Direct enquiries to:
Melanie Bainbridge, Executive Assistant to the Principal
- Phone
- 03 348 5073
- [email protected]
How to apply
Email your CV, teacher application form and cover letter to: [email protected]
Reference 1HB1_5
Application documents
Role details
- Role
- Classroom teacher
- Sector
- Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura
- Position
- Part-time (0.6 FTTE), fixed-term
- Dates
- 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028
- Reason for fixed-term position
- Roll fluctuation
- Incentives and allowances
- None listed
- Learning areas
- Learning languages
- Region
- Canterbury
About Riccarton High School
31 Vicki Street, Sockburn
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Reference 1HB1_5 · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1_5
