Scale A Tagged Catholic Teacher

St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne); Gisborne; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s Catholic School (Gisborne) Gisborne is seeking a collaborative teacher for a permanent full‑time role in 2027. The position supports Years 1–8 with a likely focus on Years 3–6, within a vibrant Catholic community that values explicit teaching and assessment for learning.

Applicants should be prepared to engage in special character activities and contribute to a 1:1 device classroom. The school emphasises high‑quality pedagogy, Structured Literacy, and strong teamwork in a supportive

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher with NZ-trained or experienced status.
• Willingness to participate in Catholic special character instruction.
• Experience teaching primary to intermediate (Years 1-8) with flexibility for Year 3–6.
• Proficiency with explicit direct teaching, assessment for learning, and Structured Literacy.
• Familiarity with 1:1 digital devices and Google Workspace for Education.

Responsibilities

• Teach across primary/intermediate levels in Years 1–8.
• Collaborate with a friendly, supportive team and leadership.
• Engage in religious instruction aligned with school Special Character.

Skills

Explicit direct teaching

Assessment for learning

Structured Literacy

Google Workspace for Education

Education

Certificated teacher

Tools

Google Workspace for Education

1:1 device classroom

Job description

St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) Gisborne

Scale A Tagged Catholic Teacher

Full time, Permanent

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

St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Gisborne
Scale A Teacher - Permanent (Sch 6, Clause 47 Tagged)

St. Mary’s is a vibrant, multicultural, state-integrated Catholic school located in the heart of Gisborne’s Catholic community. We are seeking a collaborative, pedagogically strong teacher with initiative to join our friendly, supportive team starting in the 2027 school year.

Key requirements and desirable strengths

• Special character: A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the Special Character of the school shall be a condition of appointment (Schedule 6, Clause 47). Applicants need to fulfill the requirements of this tagged position.
• Teaching level: Year levels are negotiable based on strengths and experience, but likely within our Year 3 to 6 team.
• Pedagogy:high-impact, explicit direct teaching strategies and assessment for learning pedagogy and practice.
• Literacy and learning: Knowledge and training in Structured Literacy approaches.
• Digital environment: Familiarity working within 1:1 digital device classrooms and Google Workspace for Education.
• Applicant eligibility: New Zealand-trained or experienced teachers preferred.Please be aware that we are not an accredited employer and therefore cannot support applications requiring an Accredited Employer Work Visa.

School visits or further enquiries are most welcome.