Employment

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 

Year 1-6 Homeroom Teacher. Tagged

Canteen Manager

  • Part time, permanent Support Staff Vacancy
  • Commencing as soon as possible
  • 22.5 hours per week
  • Term Time only, no Teacher Only Days
  • Some flexibility may be required
  • Covered by the most recent School Caretakers, Cleaners and Canteen Staff Collective Agreement
  • Closing date for applications 9am, Wednesday 20th May 2026
  • Application Form: Canteen Manager Application Form
  • Job Description: Canteen Manager JD

The successful applicant will have proven experience in a school canteen or similar food service environment and a strong understanding of food safety and health & safety requirements.

The successful applicant will confidently manage staff, stock, and budgets, deliver excellent customer service to students and staff, and thrive in a fast‑paced, hands‑on role with a proactive approach to problem solving

If this sounds like you, please apply by completing and returning the attached application form, along with your CV and cover letter to hr@middleton.school.nz  

Please note Police Vetting is a requirement for all Support Staff school employees.

Applicants must be willing to uphold the Christian Special Character of the School out of respect for the School.

School Caretaker/Groundstaff

The successful applicant will be reliable, hardworking and proactive, with experience in gardening and general property maintenance.

If this sounds like you, please apply by completing and returning the attached application form, along with your CV and cover letter to hr@middleton.school.nz  

Please note Police Vetting is a requirement for all Support Staff school employees.

Applicants must be willing to uphold the Christian Special Character of the School out of respect for the School.

How to apply

  1. Apply in writing including
    1. completed application form
    2. cover letter and
    3. CV
  2. Email to hr@middleton.school.nz by the closing date and time indicated on the individual advertisement
  3. 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.