Lead Classroom Teacher & School Mentor

St Joseph's School (Papanui); Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph’s School Papanui invites an enthusiastic classroom teacher and aspiring leader to join our vibrant Catholic school community from Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with teachers to strengthen practice, support student achievement and provide engaging, challenging learning experiences.

The role emphasises strong classroom teaching, positive relationships, and contributing to school leadership within a caring, inclusive Catholic environment where students

Qualifications

• Experience as a classroom teacher with current practice.
• Ability to work with whānau and colleagues.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and improvement.
• Knowledge of the NZ Curriculum and assessment for learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate learning in collaboration with teaching teams.
• Foster positive relationships with students, whānau and staff.
• Contribute to leadership and the wider life of the school.
• Integrate digital technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Team leadership

Professional development

Curriculum knowledge

Digital technologies

Job description

St Joseph’s School Papanui invites an enthusiastic classroom teacher and aspiring leader to join our vibrant Catholic school community from Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with teachers to strengthen practice, support student achievement and provide engaging, challenging learning experiences.

The role emphasises strong classroom teaching, positive relationships, and contributing to school leadership within a caring, inclusive Catholic environment where students