Special Character Position | Year 6–8

St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui); Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Bonding Scheme (up to $40,000)

Small class sizes

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) seeks a dedicated teacher for Year 6–8 to join our vibrant community in 2027. You will lead learning with a strong emphasis on structured literacy and mathematics, build positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues, and contribute to our Catholic Special Character.

We value high expectations, ongoing professional growth and a willingness to engage in our school, parish and wider community.

Qualifications

• Structured literacy approach and evidence-informed teaching.
• Strong mathematics teaching and learner progress acceleration.
• Commitment to building positive relationships with students, whānau and staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 6–8 class and contribute to a broad HK–Year 8 curriculum.
• Plan, assess and monitor learner progress with a focus on structured literacy and maths.
• Collaborate with colleagues, whanau and parish within the Catholic Special Character.

Skills

Structured literacy

Mathematics instruction

Relationship-building

Catholic character

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) Manawatu/Whanganui

Special Character Position | Year 6–8

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

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

Our vibrant and multicultural school is looking for apassionate 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. SeeTeacher 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 the school shall be a condition of appointment.

St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)

Physical address:
12 High Street, Taumarunui

Postal Address:
12 High Street, Taumarunui, 3920