Kaiako (Fixed-term, untagged)

St Joseph's School (Stratford); Taranaki; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's School (Stratford) in New Zealand invites applications for a full-time fixed-term teacher for Years 1–8. The role starts 01/02/2027 and ends 16/12/2027, to meet special character requirements.

The school is a vibrant Catholic state-integrated kura, located a short drive from New Plymouth in the Taranaki region. We seek a teacher who ignites curiosity, builds strong learning relationships, and teaches with creativity and courage across English, health and physical education, learning

Responsibilities

• engage learners, sparking a genuine love for learning
• lift student achievement and meet learners at their individual levels
• bring the Gospel alive for our learners

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 01/02/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Temporary vacancy due to special character requirements)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

We are looking for a teacher who ignites curiosity, develops strong learning relationships, and teaches with creativity and courage.

Our vibrant Catholic Year 1-8 state-integrated school brings both learning and faith alive! We are a mere 30 minute drive from New Plymouth, sitting at the feet of our majestic Taranaki Maunga.

We are looking for a teacher who will:

• engage learners, sparking a genuine love for learning
• lift student achievement and meet learners at their individual levels
• bring the Gospel alive for our learners.

As a Catholic School, our staff are expected to recognise and respect the school’s Catholic special character and be actively involved in the total life of the school, in a manner which respects the religious instruction given and religious observances practiced within the school. Lots of support will be given if Religious Education is new for you.

We offer a collaborative staff, and a highly supportive community. We have the best kids who truly deserve the best teachers. We would love you to join our kura whānau.

Teaching level is by negotiation. We are also open to this being a part-time position of 0.6-0.8 for the right candidate.This role begins Term 1 2027.