Bluestone School · Canterbury
2 Scale A Teachers
PrimaryFull-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)Beginning teachers welcome
Bluestone School in Timaru, Canterbury, is appointing two full-time, fixed-term Scale A teachers for 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. One position covers the junior area (Years 0–4) and the other the senior area (Years 5–8). Applicants must be New Zealand registered teachers with strengths in literacy and mathematics; beginning teachers are welcome.
- Two Scale A teaching positions
- Junior or senior area available
- NZ Curriculum teaching experience required
- Fixed-term through 27 January 2028
Closes in 18 days
Applications close 23 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Two full-time, fixed-term Scale A teaching positions are available from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. One role is in the junior area for Years 0–4, and the other is in the senior area for Years 5–8. Both positions cover the New Zealand Curriculum and are open to beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand registration
- Experience teaching the New Zealand Curriculum
- Strengths in literacy and mathematics
- Ability to connect learning across curriculum areas
- Strong relationships with learners, families and colleagues
- Additional curriculum interests to contribute
About the school
Bluestone School serves learners from Years 1–8 in the Timaru community. It describes its staff culture as friendly and supportive, with strong resourcing and professional development for teachers.
How to apply
Submit the completed application form, CV and cover letter through the school's listed application channel. Applications close on 23 November 2026.
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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
- 27 Jan 2028
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you a passionate and energetic educator who loves inspiring young learners? We have two opportunities, one in the junior area (Year 0-4) and one in the senior area (Year 5-8) of our school starting from Term 1 2027. We…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 474
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Raymond Street, West End, Timaru
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