Team Leader & Classroom Teacher, Special Character

St Joseph's School (Papanui); Canterbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph’s School Papanui in New Zealand seeks a Team Leader and Classroom Teacher (Special Character) to join from Term 1, 2027.

The role combines classroom teaching with leadership responsibilities across Years 1–8, in a Catholic Special Character school. You will collaborate with staff, strengthen practice, support student achievement, and contribute to the school community while upholding Catholic values.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom teaching practice with focus on evidence-based strategies.
• Ability to lead or contribute to school-wide initiatives and teams.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• demonstrate strong, current classroom teaching practice and a commitment to excellent outcomes for every student
• build positive, respectful relationships with students, whānau and colleagues
• work collaboratively with teaching teams to plan, implement and evaluate learning
• have a growth mindset and commitment to ongoing professional learning and improvement
• demonstrate effective knowledge of the revised curriculum
• confidently use digital technologies to enhance teaching and learning
• contribute positively to team leadership and the wider life of the school.

Skills

Strong classroom practice

Lead collaboratively

Growth mindset

Digital technologies

Relationship building

Job description

St Joseph’s School Papanui in New Zealand seeks a Team Leader and Classroom Teacher (Special Character) to join from Term 1, 2027.

The role combines classroom teaching with leadership responsibilities across Years 1–8, in a Catholic Special Character school. You will collaborate with staff, strengthen practice, support student achievement, and contribute to the school community while upholding Catholic values.