Omarama School · Canterbury
Junior Teacher
PrimaryPart-time (0.6 FTTE), PermanentJob share possible
Omarama School, a small rural Years 1–8 school in Canterbury, seeks a permanent part-time junior teacher (0.6 FTTE) for a job share with the teaching principal. The school has about 34 students in Years 1–4 and 5–8 classes. The role qualifies for the Teaching Bonding Scheme, with payments up to $40,000 over five years, prorated to FTTE; the start date is not stated.
- Permanent 0.6 FTTE position
- Job share with teaching principal
- Years 1–4 and 5–8 classes
- Teaching Bonding Scheme eligibility
Closes in 14 days
Applications close 19 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Permanent part-time junior teacher role at 0.6 FTTE, shared with the teaching principal. The school has two composite classes covering Years 1–4 and Years 5–8; the position’s start date is not stated. The role qualifies for the Teaching Bonding Scheme, with payments of up to $40,000 before tax over five years, prorated to the teacher’s FTTE.
What they’re looking for
- Experience teaching in a primary school
- Belief in every student’s potential
- Commitment to contributing positively to the school
- Strength in structured literacy
- Experience with DMIC or Te Ao Māori
- Proactive ideas for a rural school
About the school
Omarama School is a small rural U1 school in Canterbury with about 34 students across Years 1–8. It has a supportive parent and wider community, a strong board and an active Friends of School group.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the principal; application documents, the job description and bonding information will then be provided. Applications close on 19 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- Teaching Bonding Scheme (TBS).
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“If you love the outdoors, you could be skiing, kayaking, cycling the A20, exploring the mountains, fishing, walking, camping or simply enjoying the incredible high-country landscape. Omarama has all of this at your doorstop, alongside all basic amenities that support…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 30
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- State Highway 8, Omarama
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