Classroom Teacher Junior School Year 0-3

St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua); Rotorua; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) in Rotorua seeks a motivated Classroom Teacher for the Junior School (Years 0–3). You will deliver literacy and numeracy instruction within a caring, collaborative school community and build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound curriculum knowledge, effective classroom management, and a willingness to teach in line with the school’s Catholic character and values.

Qualifications

• Qualified Certificated teacher with NZ teaching registration.
• Experience in primary education with focus on literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, whānau and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality literacy and numeracy instruction.
• Maintain strong classroom management and student engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in religious instruction as required.

Job description

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Classroom Teacher Junior School Year 0-3

St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) – Rotorua, North Island

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

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative teacher committed to high-quality teaching and learning. The successful applicant will have sound curriculum knowledge, effective classroom management skills, and be able to develop strong, respectful relationships with students, staff and whānau.

The applicant should have a strong foundation in teaching literacy and numeracy. It would be advantageous if you were familiar with Explicit Direct Instruction Pedagogy and the Science of Learning. Candidates should have experience in teaching structured literacy.

A willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of our school is a condition of appointment.

St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)NZ

Physical address:
37 Carnot Street, Glenholme, Rotorua

Postal Address:
PO Box 1213, Rotorua, 3040

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