Scale A Teacher (Tagged)

St Thomas School (Winton); Southland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas Aquinas School (Winton) invites applications for a passionate and skilled classroom teacher (Years 1–8) to join our collaborative team commencing Term 1, 2027. The role emphasises evidence-based teaching, inclusive practice and strong relationships with students, whānau and our community.

We seek a reflective educator who will contribute to our Catholic Special Character, work well in a team, and participate in ongoing professional learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Delivers high-quality teaching through evidence-based approaches with high expectations for all students.
• Creates an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Demonstrates strong curriculum and pedagogical knowledge to enhance student achievement and wellbeing.
• Builds strong relationships with students, whānau and the wider school community.
• Works collaboratively and contributes to a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching through evidence-based approaches.
• Create an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Demonstrate strong curriculum and pedagogical knowledge to enhance student achievement and wellbeing.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students, staff, whānau and the wider school community.
• Work collaboratively and contribute positively to a supportive team environment.
• Be reflective and committed to ongoing professional learning and growth.
• Promote and uphold Catholic Special Character.
• Show positivity, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour.

Skills

Evidence-based teaching

Collaborative teamwork

Curriculum knowledge

Professional learning

Education

NZ Teaching Certification

Job description

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 a passionate, highly skilled and dedicated classroom teacher committed to excellence in teaching and learning to join our collaborative team, commencing Term 1, 2027.

We are looking for someone who:

• delivers high-quality teaching through evidence-based approaches, with high expectations for all students
• creates an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment
• demonstrates strong curriculum and pedagogical knowledge to enhance student achievement and wellbeing
• builds strong, positive relationships with students, staff, whānau and our wider school community
• works collaboratively and contributes positively to a supportive team environment
• is reflective and committed to ongoing professional learning and growth
• actively promotes and upholds our Catholic Special Character
• brings positivity, enthusiasm and has a good sense of humour.

This is a Special Character (tagged) 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.

Please indicate your preferred teaching year level (Years 0 to 8) in your application.

If you are passionate about high-quality teaching and learning and would like to contribute to our supportive team and school community, we would love to hear from you.