Kaikōura Suburban School · Canterbury
Year 4 to 6 Classroom Teacher
PrimaryFull-time, Fixed-term (29 Mar 2027 to 3 Apr 2028)Beginning teachers welcome
Kaikōura Suburban School is seeking a full-time, fixed-term classroom teacher for Years 4–6 in its small rural school. The role runs from late March 2027 to 3 April 2028, covering maternity leave, with the start date negotiable. It may suit beginning teachers and requires New Zealand registration, with opportunities to lead kapa haka or digital technologies.
- Years 4–6 classroom teaching
- Small rural school on Kaikōura Flat
- Maternity leave cover
- Kapa haka or digital technologies leadership
Closes in 12 days
Applications close 17 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time Year 4–6 classroom teaching position in a small rural primary school. This fixed-term role runs from 29 March 2027 to 3 April 2028, covering maternity leave, with the start date negotiable. Beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- Current New Zealand Teacher Registration and practising certificate
- Recent successful New Zealand teaching experience, preferably in Years 4–6
- Current curriculum knowledge and effective classroom management
- Ability to support school values through high expectations
- Willingness to contribute actively to school activities
- Ability to lead kapa haka or digital technologies
About the school
Kaikōura Suburban School is a small rural school on the Kaikōura Flat, near Mt Fyffe, with access to the mountains and sea.
How to apply
Email the completed application form, CV and cover letter to the principal. Applications close on 17 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 3–6
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 29 Mar 2027
- Ends
- 3 Apr 2028
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic teacher to join our small, rural school on the Kaikōura Flat at the foot of majestic Mt Fyffe. If the outdoors is your thing, you won't get better than the experiences Kaikōura can…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 54
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 425 Schoolhouse Road, Kaikoura
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