Papanui Primary School · Canterbury
Classroom Teacher
PrimaryFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Papanui Primary School in Canterbury is seeking a full-time, permanent classroom teacher for its Years 1–8 primary setting. The role is open to beginning teachers and suits someone who builds strong relationships with tamariki, staff and whānau, uses restorative behaviour support, and develops biculturally and multiculturally responsive learning.
- Full-time permanent position
- Years 1–8 primary setting
- Open to beginning teachers
- Restorative behaviour support
Closes 11 Oct 2026
Applications close 11 Oct 2026, 5pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Full-time, permanent classroom teaching position at a primary and intermediate school for Years 1–8. Beginning teachers are welcome to apply; the start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Builds strong relationships with tamariki, staff and whānau
- Uses biculturally and multiculturally responsive classroom practice
- Takes a restorative approach to behaviour support
- Calm, empathetic and fair
- Confident with digital tools
- Committed to ongoing professional growth
About the school
Papanui Primary School is in Canterbury and serves students from Years 1–8.
How to apply
Applications close on 11 October 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 15 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“We are on the lookout for a fantastic teacher and person to join our team at Papanui Primary. The person we are looking for will be: caring and kind up for going the extra mile to build strong relationships with…”
The school
Papanui Primary School
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 231
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 40 Winters Road, Papanui, Christchurch