Grantlea Downs School · Canterbury
Year 5-6 Classroom Teacher
PrimaryFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Grantlea Downs School in Canterbury is seeking a full-time, permanent Year 5–6 classroom teacher. The role suits beginning teachers or experienced kaiako and involves explicit teaching, engaging learning experiences, behaviour management and participation in professional learning. Team leader units and related responsibilities may be available for the right candidate; the start date is not stated.
- Year 5–6 classroom teaching role
- Full-time permanent position
- Beginning teachers welcome
- Possible team leader units
Closes in 4 days
Applications close 9 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent Year 5–6 classroom teaching position at a Years 1–8 school. The role includes explicit teaching, child-centred learning and participation in the wider teaching team. Team leader units and related responsibilities may be available for the right candidate, with beginning teachers welcome.
What they’re looking for
- Reliable attendance at meetings and commitment to ongoing professional learning
- Warm, confident leadership and teacher mentoring
- Proven behaviour-management strategies
- Ability to use existing programmes and develop curriculum practice
- Clear, engaging and child-centred teaching
- Commitment to student wellbeing and achievement
About the school
Grantlea Downs School is a Canterbury primary and intermediate school serving Years 1–8. The school emphasises positive relationships, creativity, kindness, student wellbeing and achievement, guided by its vision of a learning community growing together.
How to apply
Submit a CV, cover letter outlining your strengths, and the application form available through the school website. Applications close on 9 November 2026; indicate on the form if applying for the team leader opportunity.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 3–6
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- Possible team leader units and responsibilities for the right candidate.
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“At Grantlea Downs School, we believe in nurturing curious minds, building strong relationships and growing together. We are looking for a passionate kaiako to join our supportive team – someone who brings energy, warmth, and a learner-focused approach to everything…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 304
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 65 Grants Road, Marchwiel, Timaru
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