Middleton Grange School is a Y1-13 co-educational State Integrated Christian School. All teaching and relief staff must meet our Special Character requirements and demonstrate a willingness and ability to uphold the Special Christian Character of the school as a condition of appointment and are expected to be involved in our extensive co-curricular programme. Support Staff must be willing to uphold the Christian Special Character of the School out of respect for the School.
Middleton Grange School is a community. Many staff remain actively involved well into their retirement years and others whose career has taken them further afield return to visit or resume teaching here.
Permanent & Fixed Term Staff
Teaching and Management positions are advertised in the Education Gazette in addition to this webpage.
Administrative and Support Staff vacancies are advertised among the school community via email; and Seek as and when required.
Vacancies
Canteen Manager (Part-Time, Permanent)
We are looking for a motivated and organised Canteen Manager to join our team and make a positive impact on our school community!
About the role:
- 22.5 hours per week (Term Time only, No Teacher Only Days)
- 8.15am-3pm, Monday, Tuesday and Friday
- Includes time for management tasks
- Permanent, part-time Support Staff position
- Starting as soon as possible
- Some flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the role
- Covered by the School Caretakers, Cleaners and Canteen Staff Collective Agreement
- Application Form: Canteen Manager Application Form
- Job Description: Canteen Manager JD
What you’ll bring:
- Proven experience in a school canteen or similar food service environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety requirements
- Confidence managing staff, stock, and budgets
- A friendly, customer-focused approach when working with students and staff
- The ability to thrive in a busy, hands-on environment and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Why join us?
This is a great opportunity to lead our busy school canteen, contributing to the wellbeing of students and staff while working in a supportive team environment.
How to apply:
If this sounds like the right fit for you, please submit the attached application form, along with your CV and cover letter, to hr@middleton.school.nz
Applications close: 9:00am, Wednesday 10th June 2026
Additional requirements:
- Police Vetting is a requirement for all Support Staff school employees
- Applicants must be willing to uphold the Christian Special Character of the School
How to apply
- Apply in writing including
- completed application form
- cover letter and
- CV
- Email to hr@middleton.school.nz by the closing date and time indicated on the individual advertisement
- Candidates will be considered where the application form has been completed
Relief Staff
Please complete the application form below and return with your CV to the office@middleton.school.nz.
Relief Teacher Application Form 2026
You may make an appointment:
| Relieving Years 1–6 | Email Christine Buckley, Head of Primary School. |
| Relieving Years 7-13 | Email Craig Utting, Associate Principal. |