Diamond Harbour School · Canterbury
Classroom Teacher
PrimaryFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Diamond Harbour School in Canterbury is seeking a full-time, permanent classroom teacher for its Years 1–8 kura tuatahi. From Monday to Thursday, the teacher will deliver maths and literacy across three classes alongside class teachers, then lead the full programme for Year 7/8 on Fridays. The role suits teachers experienced in structured literacy, neurodiverse learners and strong maths teaching, and is open to beginning teachers.
- Maths and literacy across three classes
- Friday Year 7/8 classroom programme
- Structured literacy and neurodiverse learner experience
- Beginning teachers welcome
Closes in 17 days
Applications close 22 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent role teaching mathematics and literacy across three classes from Monday to Thursday, alongside the class teachers. On Fridays, you will lead the full programme for the Year 7–8 class and bring your own curriculum strengths. The role includes planning, assessment, structured literacy, adapting teaching for neurodiverse ākonga, reporting progress, and contributing to staff activities. Beginning teachers are welcome to apply.
What they’re looking for
- Experience supporting neurodiverse learners
- Confident use of structured literacy
- Strong mathematics teaching knowledge
- Curriculum strengths to bring to Friday learning
- Year 7–8 teaching experience preferred
- Collaborative practice and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
About the school
Diamond Harbour School is a Year 0–8 Enviroschool in Canterbury, located near Te Ahu Pātiki and overlooking Whakaraupō. Its stated vision focuses on helping ākonga become caring, confident citizens and creative, critical thinkers, supported by values including manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whanaungatanga, māramatanga and hauora.
How to apply
Apply by sending a CV and cover letter to the principal. Applications close on 22 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“About us Our vision, Achievement for Life, is to empower all ākonga to reach their full potential as caring, confident citizens and critical, creative thinkers. Our values are Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Māaramatanga and Hauora. We’re a Year 0–8 Enviroschool at…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 122
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 13 Hunters Road, Diamond Harbour
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