Waimairi School · Canterbury
Teacher
Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Maternity Leave)
Waimairi School in Canterbury seeks a full-time teacher for its Years 1–8 primary and intermediate kura tuatahi setting. This fixed-term maternity-leave position runs from 27 January to 16 December 2027. It would suit an educator who builds strong learner and whānau partnerships, uses effective teaching practice, and engages in reflective professional inquiry; base salary for trained, registered teachers is $61,329–$103,086.
- Full-time maternity-leave cover
- Years 1–8 kura tuatahi setting
- 27 January–16 December 2027
- Base salary $61,329–$103,086
Closes in 6 days
Applications close 24 Sept 2026, 3pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 27 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 16 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 8 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Teacher wanted – For a transformative journey At Waimairi School, we exist to create powerful learning that transforms—not just for students, but for teachers too. This is not a job where you simply deliver lessons. It’s a place where you’ll…”
The school
Waimairi School
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 327
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 1 Tillman Avenue, Christchurch