Junior school homeroom teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 14/07/2025, End Date: 12/12/2025 (Resource review pending due to a growing junior school syndicate)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Subjects include: English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Inspiring young minds. Leading with heart. Teaching with purpose.

Medbury School is one of New Zealand’s leading independent preparatory schools for boys, proudly guiding ākonga aged 5 to 13 to learn, lead and succeed. We have a proud heritage and a bold future, driven by a vision to personalise learning for every boy and provide a holistic education that fosters character, confidence, and curiosity.

We are seeking an exceptional junior school teacher for a fixed-term opportunity in terms 3 and 4, 2025. This role supports a resource review in response to a growing Junior School syndicate. Experience with new entrants and a passion for inspiring young learners is an advantage.

About the role

You will join a collaborative team committed to providing a nurturing, boy-friendly environment. You will work within our refreshed Vision for Learning, which prioritises:

• Literacy and numeracy foundations
• Digital fluency and inquiry learning
• Social emotional development through our Where We Thrive wellbeing framework
• The Medbury values of Respect, Empathy, Excellence, and Integrity

This role is ideal for someone who is committed to supporting every ākonga in building skills to thrive in life and create solutions for a better tomorrow.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced early years teacher with a passion for boy-friendly pedagogy
• Creates a warm, inclusive classroom culture where every ākonga is valued
• Uses evidence-based practice to support and extend diverse learners
• Has a willingness to contribute to a culture of reflective improvement
• Understands how to integrate wellbeing and academic success in daily teaching

If you\’re an educator who thrives in a setting that balances tradition with innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
109 Clyde Road, Fendalton, Christchurch

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