Canterbury · 1HAten
Teachers of Languages: 1 Full-Time and 1 Part-Time Position
Christ's College
Full time, PermanentSecondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacherBeginning teachers welcome
Listed 31 Aug 2026 · Closes 11 Sept 2026
About the role
Christ’s College is seeking two enthusiastic and engaging teachers of languages to join our collaborative and supportive languages department. We have one full-time and one part-time position available, teaching French and/or Japanese. The successful applicants will be excellent classroom practitioners who can inspire students, foster a love of language and culture, and deliver engaging and challenging learning programmes. They will contribute positively to curriculum development and work collaboratively with colleagues to support strong student outcomes. Christ’s College offers the opportunity to work in a highly engaged school community where academic excellence, character development and a rich co-curricular programme are equally valued. Staff benefit from a collegial professional environment, opportunities for continued growth, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the wider life of the College. We are looking for someone who: Is a passionate and effective teacher of French and/or Japanese Can teach their specialist language across a range of year levels Builds positive relationships with students, colleagues and families Creates inclusive, engaging and well-structured learning experiences Fosters students’ understanding and appreciation of language and culture Is committed to professional growth, collaboration and continuous improvement Supports the special character, Anglican heritage and wider co-curricular life of the College Holds current registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand Applicants are asked to indicate whether they are applying for the full-time or part-time position and specify the language or languages they are able to teach.
Learning-area tags: English, Learning languages
How to apply
Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: Lucy Matthews, HR lucy.matthews@christscollege.com 027 362 2704 Download our application form Teaching Employment Application Form v2 Download our job description CC JD Language Teacher
Official Gazette listing ↗School details
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- Private : Fully Registered
- Gender
- Male
- Roll
- 708
- School number
- 330
- Address
- 33 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central, Christchurch