Mt Somers Springburn School · Canterbury
Teacher – Think Big, Teach Boldly, Adventure Beyond the Classroom!
PrimaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (Funding )Beginning teachers welcome
Mt Somers Springburn School in rural mid-Canterbury seeks a full-time teacher for Years 1–8 in 2027. This fixed-term role runs from 28 January to 15 December 2027 and is suitable for beginning teachers or experienced teachers, with placement across primary year levels based on strengths and school needs; NZ registration, practising certificate and work rights are required.
- Full-time fixed-term funding position
- Years 1–8, all primary levels considered
- Start date: 28 January 2027
- Beginning teachers welcome
Closes in 3 days
Applications close 8 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Full-time, fixed-term teaching position across Years 1–8 for the 2027 school year, from 28 January to 15 December, subject to funding. Teaching placement will reflect your strengths and the school’s needs, with a focus on strong literacy, mathematics and wider learning experiences. Beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate
- Legal right to work in New Zealand
- Strong teaching foundations in literacy and mathematics
- Initiative and willingness to try new approaches
- Ability to create practical, real-world learning
- Commitment to feedback and ongoing professional learning
About the school
Mt Somers Springburn School is a rural primary and intermediate school in mid-Canterbury, set near the mountains. The school uses its own buses to support learning beyond the classroom and values wellbeing, relationships, resilience and character.
How to apply
Submit a CV, proof of teacher registration, a cover letter explaining your motivation and approach, and details of two professional referees. Applications close on 8 November 2026; referees will be contacted only with your permission if shortlisted.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 15 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 20 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you the kind of teacher who sees possibilities where others see boundaries? Mt Somers Springburn School is looking for a passionate, energetic and adventurous person who happens to be a teacher to join our rural school community in 2027.…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 83
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 78 Ashburton Gorge Road, Mount Somers, Ashburton
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