New entrant teacher (non-tagged)

St Joseph's School (Nelson); Nelson; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Nelson is looking for a caring and engaging new entrant teacher to join their team for a fixed term role. The ideal candidate will have a passion for inclusive education and child-centered learning. Responsibilities include teaching and enhancing the school's Catholic character. Applicants must be NZ registered teachers with the right to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Caring and engaging nature, collaborative skills, and commitment to inclusive education.
• Ability to build warm relationships with students and whānau.
• Excellent pedagogical knowledge ensuring well-being of diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach new entrant classes for primary years 1-8.
• Participate in religious instruction suitable for the school’s character.

Skills

Building relationships with students and staff

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Collaborative teaching environment

Flexibility and team contribution

Enhancing Catholic school character

Experience in primary education

Education

New Zealand teaching certification

Job description

St Joseph's School (Nelson) Tasman/Nelson

New entrant teacher (non-tagged)

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 30/01/2026, End Date: 18/12/2026 (Fluctuating roll)

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 caring and engaging new entrant class teacher who is collaborative, has a growth mindset, is committed to inclusive education and is passionate about child-centred learning.

As an experienced teacher, you will demonstrate these key skills:

• Has the ability to build warm and caring relationships with students, whānau and staff
• Has excellent pedagogical knowledge and is culturally responsive; ensuring the well-being and progress of our diverse community of learners
• Thrives in a collaborative, creative and fun environment which encourages creativity
• Is flexible, contributes to the team and has a shared passion for empowering young learners.
• The ability to enhance and grow the Catholic special character of the school
• Has proven and recent experience in this area of primary school learning

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

Our school motto is "Live life to the full”. If youare a NZ registered teacherandwould like to join our team tohelpour ākongatorealise this aspiration,we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand & this role is not open to candidates requiring visa sponsorship.

How to apply

Please email your covering letter, current CV and the names of three referees to:

Physical address:
1/18 Manuka Street, Nelson

Postal Address:
1/18 Manuka Street, Nelson, 7010