Medbury Preparatory School Canterbury

New Entrant Teacher

Success has a starting point. It’s Medbury.

Medbury School is one of New Zealand’s leading independent preparatory schools for boys, renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and fostering a supportive and inclusive community.

Our vision is to “grow boys to learn, lead, and succeed,” ensuring every boy develops the skills to thrive in life and create solutions for a better tomorrow.

As our roll continues to grow, we are seeking a teacher to join our Junior School team while we evaluate the resourcing needs of the syndicate.

This role is fixed term from Monday 20 July to Thursday 3 December 2026.

Our values of Empathy, Excellence, Respect, and Integrity guide everything we do.

Are you known for creating warm, magical, high trust environments where learners feel safe to explore, wonder, and grow?

If you are a passionate educator, who encourages curiosity and the development of foundational skills in a nurturing environment, consider a move to Medbury.

Your teaching career should demonstrate:

• a strong understanding of early years teaching and learning, particularly in structured literacy and mathematics
• a warm, positive, and inclusive approach to classroom culture
• experience supporting diverse ākonga
• a reflective, growth-oriented mindset grounded in evidence-based practice
• a collaborative approach to working with colleagues.

Our teaching and learning approach integrates structured literacy and mathematics, concept-based inquiry, and differentiated learning, alongside a strong focus on wellbeing to build a solid foundation for future learning.

If you believe that shaping the early kura experience is a privilege, you belong at Medbury.