Scale A Teacher (tagged)

St Joseph's School (Taihape); Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph’s School, Taihape is a state-integrated Catholic full primary school (Years 1–8), seeking a faith-filled Scale A teacher to join from Term 1, 2027. We serve a diverse rural community and are part of St Mary’s Parish, valuing strong relationships between school, whānau and parish.

The successful applicant will be a New Zealand registered teacher who builds positive relationships, has sound curriculum knowledge, uses structured, evidence-informed teaching, and assesses learning to

Qualifications

• New Zealand registered teacher.
• Sound curriculum knowledge and understanding of structured, evidence-informed teaching.
• Ability to use assessment effectively to identify next learning steps and support progress.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with ākonga and whānau; foster a supportive learning environment.
• Deliver the curriculum for Years 1–8 across listed areas.
• Use assessment to identify learning needs and support meaningful progress.
• Contribute to school life and uphold Gospel values in daily practice.

Skills

Relationship-building

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment for learning

Differentiated instruction

Education

New Zealand teacher registration

Job description

Scale A Teacher (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 Joseph’s School, Taihape is looking for a faith-filled teacher to join our team from Term 1, 2027.

We are a state-integrated Catholic full primary school (Years 1–8), situated in the heart of Taihape serving a diverse rural community. We are part of St Mary’s Parish and value the relationships between our school, whānau and parish.

We are seeking a New Zealand registered teacher who is faith-filled, committed to making a difference for ākonga. We want someone who builds relationships and has high expectations for every learner.

Our ideal applicant will have sound curriculum knowledge and an understanding of structured, evidence-informed teaching. They will use assessment effectively to identify next learning steps, respond to individual needs and support meaningful progress.

At St Joseph’s, you will find amazing students, a well-resourced environment, professional growth and a collaborative staff. We value teachers who share their strengths, learn alongside others and contribute to school life.

Our Gospel Values CARE; Community, Aroha, Resilience and Excellence underpin everything we do. We are proud of our Catholic special character and commitment to living our faith through relationships and service.

This is a special character position.

A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment. The successful applicant will actively support and contribute to the Catholic faith life of St Joseph’s school model Gospel values, and help nurture the faith development of our ākonga.