Scale A Teacher/ Director of Religious Studies (DRS) (Tagged)

St Thomas School (Winton); Southland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas Aquinas School (Winton) invites an inspiring educator to join as Scale A Teacher/Director of Religious Studies (DRS). You will teach across Years 1–8 and provide leadership in Religious Education within our faith-filled community.

Working with the principal and school, you will lead the curriculum Tō Tātau Whakapono, foster partnerships with parish, whānau and diocesan networks, and model Gospel values in every aspect of teaching and school life.

Qualifications

• Understands and models Gospel values and school virtues.
• Leads the implementation of Religious Education curriculum 'Tō Tātau Whakapono – Our Faith'.
• Works collaboratively on the leadership team and with Diocesan DRS community.
• Builds strong relationships with students, whānau and parish.
• Demonstrates high-quality classroom teaching with focus on student achievement.
• Keeps up-to-date curriculum and pedagogical knowledge.
• Leads with integrity, compassion and professionalism.
• Reflective and committed to ongoing professional growth as a teacher and leader.
• Brings positivity, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Lead Religious Education and nurture the faith life of the school.
• Promote and uphold Catholic Special Character.
• Collaborate with the principal, staff and school community as part of the leadership team.
• Lead classroom teaching across Years 1–8 and advise on curriculum delivery.
• Foster strong relationships with students, whānau and parish.
• Model evidence-based teaching practices and support student wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Religious Education

Collaboration

Classroom Teaching

Professional Growth

Relationship Building

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Scale A Teacher/ Director of Religious Studies (DRS) (Tagged)

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 Thomas Aquinas School (Winton) is seeking an inspiring, relational and faith-filled educator with strong leadership qualities to join our team as Director of Religious Studies and classroom teacher, commencing Term 1, 2027.

Working alongside our principal, staff and school community, the successful applicant will lead Religious Education, nurture the faith life of our school, and actively promote and uphold our Catholic Special Character.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team committed to strong relationships, high-quality teaching and learning, and Catholic education.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• understands and models the Gospel teachings of Jesus and our school values, bringing these to life through their words and actions
• leads the ongoing implementation of our Religious Education Curriculum, Tō Tātau Whakapono - Our Faith
• works collaboratively as a member of the leadership team and wider Diocesan DRS community
• builds positive relationships with students, staff, whānau and parish, fostering a strong school-parish partnership
• demonstrates high-quality classroom teaching, grounded in evidence-based practice, with a strong commitment to student achievement and wellbeing
• demonstrates up-to‑date curriculum and pedagogical knowledge alongside effective classroom practice
• leads with integrity, compassion and professionalism
• is reflective and committed to ongoing professional growth as a teacher and leader
• brings positivity, enthusiasm and has a good sense of humour.

As DRS you would be expected to ‘give guidance and provide effective leadership in Religious Education and observances throughout the school.’

This is a Special Character position therefore ‘a willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school’ is a condition of appointment. Applicants must complete the attached special character form to be considered.

Management units to be determined.

This position includes a full-time classroom teaching component. Please indicate your preferred year level in your application.