Class Teacher

St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga); Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St Marys Catholic School (Tauranga) in Bay of Plenty invites applications for a Class Teacher in a full-time fixed-term role from 29/01/2027 to 15/12/2027 to cover a project.

The school serves primary and intermediate students (Years 1–8) and requires Certificated teaching across English, Health and Physical Education, Languages, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, Social Sciences, Technology, Te Reo Māori and The Arts.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the Special Character, Vision and Values of our school.
• Demonstrate a growing understanding of Te Mātaiaho, New Zealand Curriculum.
• Create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for our learners.
• Be adaptable, enthusiastic, and ready to inspire young minds.

Job description

St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) Bay of Plenty

Class Teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 29/01/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (To cover a Project)

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

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our inclusive, supportive, and vibrant learning environment. The ideal candidate will be kind, empathetic, and a true team player who values building strong relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues. Experience in teaching the new curriculum would be an advantage.

This is a non-tagged position however a willingness and commitment to uphold and support the Special Character of the school is a key requirement.

Key responsibilities

• Uphold the Special Character, Vision and Values of our school.
• Demonstrate a growing understanding of Te Mātaiaho, New Zealand Curriculum.
• Create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for our learners.
• Be adaptable, enthusiastic, and ready to inspire young minds.

If you have a passion for seeing students excel, a commitment to fostering a love of learning, and are excited to be part of a supportive, team-oriented community, we would love to hear from you.

Physical address: Thirteenth Avenue, Tauranga