Scale A Teacher – Special Character

St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui); Waikato; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) in Waikato is seeking a Certificated teacher to join a Year 6–8 class for 2027. The role emphasizes structured literacy, high expectations, and building strong relationships with students, whānau and staff.

The position offers professional growth within a vibrant, multicultural school community connected to the parish. The successful applicant will contribute to our Catholic Special Character, collaborate with colleagues and engage in ongoing

Qualifications

• Structured literacy and evidence-informed teaching.
• Strong understanding of effective mathematics teaching and accelerating learner progress.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues.
• Believes in high expectations for every learner and celebrates progress and success.
• Committed to professional growth and collaboration.
• Willing to contribute positively to Catholic Special Character and faith life.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 6–8 class in 2027 at St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui).
• Foster learner progress with a focus on structured literacy and maths.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage whānau in learning.
• Uphold and contribute to the Catholic Special Character of the school.

Skills

Structured literacy

Relationship building

Mathematics instruction

Professional collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) – Waikato District, North Island

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Suitable for beginning teachers

Are you an enthusiastic, relationship-focused teacher who wants to make a real difference?

Our vibrant and multicultural school is looking for a passionate teacher to join our Year 6–8 class in 2027. We are seeking someone who brings energy, high expectations and a genuine commitment to seeing every learner succeed.

This position qualifies for the Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS). The eligible teacher recruited into this vacancy will receive annual payments accumulating to a maximum of $40,000 (before tax) after 5 years. See Teacher Bonding Scheme for more information.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about structured literacy and evidence-informed teaching.
• Has a strong understanding of effective mathematics teaching and accelerating learner progress.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues.
• Believes in high expectations for every learner and celebrates progress and success.
• Lives and models our school values: Faithful, Responsible, Lifelong Learner.
• Values and celebrates the cultures, languages and diversity within our school community.
• Wants to be an active and positive member of our school, parish and wider community.
• Is committed to professional growth, collaboration and ongoing learning.
• Is willing to contribute positively to the Catholic Special Character and faith life of our school.

What we can offer you

• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative team.
• A diverse and vibrant school community.
• A strong focus on structured literacy and mathematics.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Small class sizes.

If you are an enthusiastic teacher who is relational, reflective, committed and ready to be part of something special, we would love to hear from you.

A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special Catholic character of our school shall be a condition of appointment.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement.

Timeline

Vacancy 2027 v2

St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)NZ

Physical address:

12 High Street, Taumarunui

Postal Address:

12 High Street, Taumarunui, 3920