Classroom Teacher (Tagged)

Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi); Southland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart School, Waikiwi, is seeking a passionate and skilled classroom teacher for Term 1, 2027, to join a small Catholic primary school community in New Zealand. The position is full-time and fixed-term start date 27 January 2027, ending 15 December 2027, with roll fluctuation.

The role covers Years 1–8 and includes English, Health and physical education, learning languages, maths, science, social sciences, technology, te reo Māori and the arts.

Qualifications

• Delivers high-quality teaching through evidence-based approaches with high expectations for all students.
• Creates an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Demonstrates strong curriculum and pedagogical knowledge.
• Builds positive relationships with students, staff and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with colleagues to plan and co-deliver lessons.
• Engages in ongoing professional learning and reflection.
• Upholds and promotes the Catholic Special Character and school values in teaching.
• Fosters relationships with the parish and wider school community.

Skills

High-quality teaching

Inclusive learning

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment and reporting

Collaboration

Catholic Character

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (Roll Fluctuation)

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

Sacred Heart School, Waikiwi, is seeking a passionate, highly skilled and dedicated classroom teacher committed to excellence in teaching and learning to join our team, commencing Term 1, 2027.

We are a small Catholic primary school with a welcoming, inclusive community. Our values of Aroha, Tika, Wairua, Mana and Manaaki underpin our teaching, learning and relationships.

We are looking for someone who:

• delivers high-quality teaching through evidence-based approaches, with high expectations for all students
• creates an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment
• demonstrates strong curriculum and pedagogical knowledge to enhance student achievement and wellbeing
• builds strong, positive relationships with students, staff, whānau, our parish and wider school community
• works collaboratively and contributes positively to a supportive team environment
• is reflective and committed to ongoing professional learning and growth actively promotes and upholds our Catholic Special Character and school values
• brings positivity, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour.

This is a Special Character (tagged) position. Therefore, “a willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school” is a condition of appointment. Applicants must complete the attached special character form to be considered.

If you are passionate about high-quality teaching and learning and would like to contribute to our caring school community, we would love to hear from you.