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Years 1-6 Teacher

Emmanuel Christian School · Canterbury

Full-timePermanentSuitable for beginning teachers

About the role

Do you want to be part of a Christian community of learning that nurtures young people towards their full potential as servant leaders in the Kingdom of God? 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a permanent full-time Emmanuel Christian School teacher, within our Year 1 to 6 team starting January 2027. 

Located in Bishopdale, Christchurch, Emmanuel is a thriving, growing, state integrated Christian school catering for students in Y1-10. Our staff are supportive and collaborative, committed to developing a thriving bible-based learning community. 

About the job

Key responsibilities of the role include:

  • effectively engaging with and teaching a class within our primary school. In 2027, this will likely be within the Year 1-3 area
  • contributing to the school's academic process and achievement
  • relating well and being culturally responsive to a diverse range of students and staff.

An important condition of employment is that applicants must have a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the Special Christian Character of Emmanuel Christian School. You will enjoy contributing and promoting a biblically informed, Christ-centred worldview, including how this translates to supporting and growing our students’ faith, and will protect and enhance our Christian character.

All teaching staff are expected to uphold the special character of the school.

Special Character

If you want to join us in providing a high-quality education from a Christian world view, partnering with families, and guiding children to know God and grow in their gifts and talents; apply today!

Direct enquiries to:

Alistair McKinnon, Principal

How to apply

Send your completed application form, CV, and direct enquiries to: [email protected]

Reference 1HB1ab

Application documents

  • ECS application form Year 1-6 2026 · PDF, 854 KBECS application form Year 1-6 2026 (ECS application form Year 1-6 2026.pdf)OpenDownload

Role details

Role
Classroom teacher
Sector
Area / composite (Years 1–15)
Position
Full-time, permanent
Incentives and allowances
None listed
Learning areas
English, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
Region
Canterbury

About Emmanuel Christian School

322A Sawyers Arms Road, Bishopdale

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Reference 1HB1ab · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1ab