Opihi College · Canterbury
Teacher of Junior Science and Mathematics
SecondaryPart-time (0.5 FTTE), PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Opihi College in Temuka, Canterbury, is seeking a junior Science and Mathematics teacher for Years 7 to 10 within its co-educational Years 7–13 community. This permanent role is 0.5 FTTE and suits teachers who value culturally responsive practice and collaborative learning. Current New Zealand teacher registration is required, and the start date is not stated.
- Permanent 0.5 FTTE position
- Junior Science and Mathematics
- Years 7 to 10
- Open to beginning teachers
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 16 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Permanent part-time teaching position at 0.5 FTTE, teaching junior Science and Mathematics across Years 7 to 10. The role sits within the Years 7–13 programme in a co-educational wharekura; the start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Current New Zealand teacher registration
- Strong teaching and learning practice
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Ability to build student curiosity and numeracy
- Commitment to scientific inquiry
- Collaborative approach to junior curriculum planning
About the school
Opihi College is a Years 7–15 co-educational school in Temuka, Canterbury, described as a supportive community.
How to apply
Email a completed application, CV and cover letter to the school by 16 November 2026. A contact role is not specified.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Mathematics and statistics, Science
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Opihi College is seeking an enthusiastic, relational educator to join our supportive Year 7–13 co-educational community in Temuka as a junior Science and Mathematics teacher. Positioned at the heart of our junior curriculum, this role is ideal for a teacher…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 270
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Richard Pearse Drive, Temuka
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