Job Description
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.
Due to retirement, we are seeking a passionate educator to join our Focused Learning Service. This team is led by an education specialist and is committed to evidence based intervention, working collaboratively to support both teaching staff and ākonga in a nurturing, boy friendly environment. This is a part-time, fixed-term position through to the end of 2025, pending a review of resource requirements.
About You
You will bring expertise in supporting ākonga who learn differently and a proactive approach that aligns with Medbury’s values of Respect, Empathy, Excellence, and Integrity. To be successful in this role, you will have:
• New Zealand teacher registration and experience delivering learning support interventions to primary aged students.
• Experience with, or motivation to learn, scripted Direct Instruction programmes.
• The ability to deliver highly structured, precision teaching interventions.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills aligned with evidence based practice.
• The ability to develop lasting relationships to connect with groups of ākonga, particularly at Year 8 level.
• A collaborative approach to promoting awareness of learning challenges and strategies to support ākonga and their whānau.
Why Medbury?
This is a meaningful opportunity to make a tangible difference for our ākonga, working within a team that values innovation, tradition, and personalised education.
Job Details
Job Location
109 Clyde Road
Job Classification
Subject Teacher
Job Status
Part-Time
Contractual Status
Fixed Term
Start Date
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Experience Required
3 – 5 Years
Certifications Required
Valid NZ Teacher Registration
About the School

Medbury School
109 Clyde Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8041
Postal: PO Box 29 006, Christchurch 8540
Principal:
Dave Scott
Email:
lisa.clark@medbury.school.nz
Phone:
03 351 6169
School roll:
387
Established
1923
How to Apply
Application Instructions
For applications and enquiries, please contact Virinia Luhrs, Manager People & Culture - virinia.luhrs@medbury.school or 027 707 8313