Announcement : 

Reminder: Enrollment Applications for 2027 close on 22 August 2026.  This applies to all year levels.

Vacancies

Current Vacancies

Primary Teacher (Years 1–6) – Permanent Position Emmanuel Christian School |Bishopdale, Christchurch

Start Date: Beginning of 2027

Do you want to be part of a Bible-based learning community that nurtures young people toward their full potential as servant leaders in the Kingdom of God?

Emmanuel Christian School is a growing, state-integrated Christian school in Bishopdale, Christchurch, catering to Year 1–10 students. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where our work is inspired by love (aroha), heartened by faith (whakapono) in Jesus Christ, and motivated by gospel hope (tūmanako).

We are seeking a passionate, permanent Primary Teacher to join our Year 1–6 team starting at the beginning of 2027.

Key Responsibilities

  • Effectively engaging with and teaching primary school students
  • Contributing to the school’s academic progress and student achievement
  • Relating well and being culturally responsive to a diverse range of students and staff

The Successful Applicant Will

  • Be a nurturing and passionate educator
  • Possess strong knowledge of the NZ Curriculum
  • Enjoy working collaboratively in a supportive team
  • Value ongoing professional growth
  • Enjoy actively partnering with parents and whānau

Special Character Requirements

A key condition of employment is the willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the Special Christian Character of Emmanuel Christian School. You will actively promote a biblically informed, Christ-centred worldview, nurture students’ faith, and protect and enhance the school’s Christian character.

How to Apply

Applicants are expected to uphold the Special Character of the school. An outline of our Special Character is included in the application pack.

  • Statement of Faith & Educational Principles: school.nz/our-school-character
  • Applications Close: Monday 7 September at 9am
  • To Apply: Send a copy of your CV and a completed application form to vacancy@emmanuelchristian.school.nz

 

_ECS application form Year 1-6 2027_distributed.pdf

Relief Teachers:

If you are a NZ Registered teacher and would be interested in joining our team of casual relief teachers please complete the application form and return to vacancy@emmanuelchristian.school.nz

 

1. ECS Reliever Application Form 2025 (1).doc