Scale A Teacher (Years 4 to 8)

St Joseph's School (Queenstown); Otago; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's School (Queenstown) in Queenstown, Otago invites applications for a certificated teacher to join our senior team (Years 4–8). This is a full-time, fixed-term role with a start date of 28 January 2027 and an end date of 17 December 2027 (roll-dependent).

Our small school with a big heart prioritises engaging learning within a supportive community. The successful applicant will be reflective, collaborative and enthusiastic, with strengths in literacy and maths and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in primary to intermediate (Years 4–8).
• Strengths in structured literacy and maths.
• Strength in te reo Māori and kapa haka and health and physical education desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach senior primary classes (Years 4–8) across prescribed learning areas.
• Collaborate with staff and uphold the Catholic character of the school.

Skills

Structured literacy

Mathematics

Te reo Māori

Kapa haka

Health and physical education

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Roll-dependent)

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

We are looking for an amazing teacher to join our staff at St Joseph’s Primary School in Queenstown, teaching in our senior team (Years 4 to 8). Situated in stunning Queenstown, our vision is “Creating confident learners who, like Jesus, make a positive difference”. Come and join us at the small school with a big heart.

The successful applicant will be reflective, innovative, enthusiastic, and have a willingness to work collaboratively. They will have the ability to form strong relationships and have a desire to make learning engaging and enjoyable for our children. Strengths in structured literacy and maths required. Strength in te reo Māori and kapa haka as well as health and physical education desirable. Applicants should state other areas of strength in their applications.

The successful applicant will accept the condition to support, uphold and be positively involved in the special Catholic character of the school. This is not a ‘tagged’ position - you do not need to be Catholic to be appointed to this role.

Please contact our Principal, Alan Grant, if you'd like to know more.

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