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St Teresa's School (Riccarton); Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive culture

Faith formation opportunities

Job summary

St Teresa's School (Riccarton) Canterbury is seeking a passionate teacher for a permanent full-time role in a Catholic primary setting (Years 0–8). You will deliver engaging learning across multiple key subjects, foster inclusive relationships with students and whānau, and contribute to the school’s faith-filled environment.

The successful candidate will hold a current New Zealand teaching practising certificate and participate in ongoing professional learning with a collaborative team committed

Qualifications

• Must hold a current New Zealand teaching practising certificate.
• Experience delivering engaging learning programmes to diverse learners.
• Ability to work in a collaborative teaching team.
• Commitment to Catholic character and faith formation.
• Willingness to participate in religious instruction.
• Strong relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging learning programmes across Years 1–8.
• Collaborate with teaching teams to plan and assess.
• Contribute to the faith formation of students and school community.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development.
• Foster inclusive, equitable learning opportunities for all learners.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Differentiated instruction

Student wellbeing

Engaging learner

Education

New Zealand teaching practising certificate

Job description

St Teresa's School (Riccarton) Canterbury

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

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and committed to providing a rich, engaging, and faith-filled learning environment?

St. Teresa’s School is a vibrant Catholic primary school (Years 0–8) where, anchored in our Catholic faith, we champion the whole child . We are seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative teacher to join our dedicated team in a permanent position.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Demonstrates a commitment to the special Catholic character of the school.
• Builds positive, inclusive relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues.
• Delivers engaging learning programmes that meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Has a growth mindset and a commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative teaching team.
• Is committed to achieving equitable and excellent outcomes for all learners.

Applicants must be willing and able to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special Catholic character of the school.

We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative staff culture.
• Strong professional learning and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute to the faith formation of our students.

A current New Zealand teaching practising certificate and eligibility to work in New Zealand are essential.