Classroom Teacher - Special Character (Tagged)

Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch); Canterbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) in Canterbury invites applications for a Classroom Teacher - Special Character (Tagged). This full-time, permanent role covers primary and intermediate years 1–8, with certificated teaching eligibility.

The school emphasises a Catholic special character and values the involvement of staff in the life of the school. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, student agency, and inclusive practice, with particular focus on

Qualifications

• Qualified certificated teacher for primary/intermediate (Years 1–8).
• Experience in inclusive practice and student agency desired.
• Commitment to the school's Catholic special character and values.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of subjects across Years 1–8 in a Junior school setting.
• Foster strong relationships with tamariki and whānau and promote structured literacy and mathematics.

Skills

English

Health and physical education

Learning languages

Mathematics and statistics

Science

Social sciences

Technology

Te reo Māori

The arts

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) Canterbury

Classroom Teacher - Special Character (Tagged)

Full time, Permanent

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

• English
• Health and physical education
• Learning languages
• Mathematics and statistics
• Science
• Social sciences
• Technology
• Te reo Māori
• The arts

Our Lady Star of the Sea is a welcoming Catholic school in the seaside community of Sumner. Our Catholic heritage and the charism of Contemplation, Communion and Mission shape who we are and how we care for one another.

We are seeking an exceptional, passionate teacher to join our small, connected school community. We value strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, inclusive practice, student agency and effective teaching, particularly structured literacy and structured mathematics. A likely placement is within our junior school.

Staff are expected to recognise and respect the school’s Catholic special character and be actively involved in the life of the school, in a manner that respects the religious instruction given and religious observances practised within the school. Information regarding eligibility to fulfil this position is included in the application pack. The successful candidate must also provide a complete Schedule 6 Clause 47.c. form with their application.