Tuia Burnside Primary School · Canterbury
Year 3-4 Teacher
PrimaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Maternity Leave)
Tuia Burnside Primary School in Canterbury seeks a full-time Year 3–4 kaiako for a fixed-term maternity leave position from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. The role suits an experienced teacher with strengths in BSLA, Maths No Problem, Te Reo Māori, PB4L and supporting English Language Learners, and is not suitable for beginning teachers.
- Year 3–4 classroom teaching role
- Full-time maternity leave cover
- Starts 28 January 2027
- Experience required; not for beginning teachers
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Full-time Year 3–4 kaiako role at Tuia Burnside Primary School, teaching from the start of the 2027 school year. This fixed-term maternity-leave position runs from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028 and includes work across literacy, mathematics, te reo Māori, PB4L and support for English language learners.
What they’re looking for
- Experience with BSLA and Maths No Problem
- Capability in te reo Māori and PB4L
- Experience supporting English language learners
- Proactive teaching and collaborative practice
- Strong relationships with whānau, staff and support agencies
- Experienced teacher; not suitable for beginning teachers
About the school
Tuia Burnside Primary School is a Years 1–8 kura in Canterbury. The school works with a culturally diverse kura whānau and focuses on tamariki achieving academically, socially and emotionally.
How to apply
Apply using the school's application pack: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_LMNdCd5K2Idch8HgbcUsfZkvj8MMtmJRyEMTfiIQLE/edit?usp=sharing. Applications close on 6 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 3–6
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Listed
- 22 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We have the opportunity for a Year 3-4 kaiako to join our kura at the beginning of the 2027 year. Strengths in BSLA, Maths No Problem, Te Reo Māori, PB4L and English Language Learners are desired, along with the ability…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 320
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 96 Memorial Avenue, Ilam, Christchurch
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