Vacant Positions
Year 3/4 Teaching Position
Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 15/06/2026, End Date: 16/12/2026 (Maternity Leave)
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto is a full primary school located in the south-west of Christchurch. Our kura was gifted the name Pūroto by Ngāi Tahu, reflecting the significance of the ponds and waterways that surround us.
Whakarite ngā kete mō te haerenga! – Our vision promotes the hauora and growth of all tamariki, encouraging and equipping them to fill their kete for the journey ahead.
We are seeking teachers who are not only highly competent but also possess a big heart. At the core of everything we do is a focus on building strong relationships with learners, colleagues, and whānau, as well as using effective pedagogies to foster meaningful learning.
The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement.
The position will commence 15/06/2026.
2026 Teacher Application Package (Fixed Term)
Application Form & Summary Declaration
Please email your CV, completed application form and letter of application to:
Chloe Miller, Leadership PA
appointments@beckenham.school.nz
Applications close at 9am on Friday 27 March 2026.
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Gardening & Maintenance Role
We are seeking someone to join our amazing team in a gardening and maintenance role.
This position is fixed term for Term 2 2026, on a trial basis, with potential to become permanent, school term time only.
The hours are 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (with some flexibility needed), to be worked one day a week on a Wednesday, beginning Term 2, Wednesday 22nd April, 2026.
The role description is to be negotiated based on the skills of the applicant.
Application Form & Summary Declaration
Please email your CV, completed application form and letter of application to:
Chloe Miller, Leadership PA
appointments@beckenham.school.nz
Applications close at 4pm Friday 20 March 2026.
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Relieving Opportunities
We are always looking for quality relievers to add to our preferred relievers list.
If you would like to relieve at Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto, please register with ‘StaffSync‘ and request to be a preferred reliever at our kura (school).
Please also bring the following documents into the Office to be sighted and scanned, as per Ministry of Education requirements:
- 2x ID (license, passport, power bill, etc.)
- The digital .pdf file of your current teaching practicing certificate.
- A .pdf copy of your restraint certificate
We also require a minimum of 2 professional referees, with both phone and email contact details. These can be uploaded to your StaffSync profile.
If you have any pātai (questions) about our school, values, or the process. Or, if you wish to make an appointment outside of school hours to bring in your documents, you can do so by emailing – appointments@beckenham.school.nz