Teacher

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

Job summary

St Joseph's School (Timaru) invites applications for a certificated teacher to join our Catholic state integrated primary/intermediate school in Timaru. You will teach a Year 5–7 class, contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver engaging literacy and numeracy programmes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate Structured Literacy expertise, strong maths pedagogy in line with our approach, and a commitment to ETu Tangata values,

Qualifications

• Structured Literacy expertise with formal training and experience.
• Strong maths pedagogy with explicit teaching and problem solving.
• Commitment to ETū Tāngata values and inclusive school culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5–7 class as part of a team.
• Foster effective teaching practices and positive classroom management.
• Engage in school life and Catholic character within the Timaru community.

Skills

Structured Literacy

Mathematics pedagogy

Culture and values

Collaboration

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

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St Joseph's School (Timaru) – Timaru, South Island

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

Our school is a Catholic state integrated school for students Year 1-8 situated in Timaru.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative teacher to join our team, working with a class in the Year 5-7 area of the school. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to effective teaching practices, positive classroom management, and have a good sense of humour.

Key skills and expertise:

• Structured literacy: Sound knowledge and formal training in Structured Literacy practices, with proven experience applying these within the refreshed English Curriculum.
• Mathematics pedagogy: Demonstrated alignment with the pedagogical approach of Rob Proffitt-White. We want a teacher who moves beyond simply following a commercial programme by embedding Rich Routines, explicit teaching, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning into their mathematics programme.
• Culture and values: Familiarity or a willingness to be involved with the E Tū Tāngata mindset, promoting a culture where every individual knows their value and supports others.
• Collaboration: A genuine team player who works well alongside colleagues and actively engages with innovative ideas.

Desirable strengths: We welcome applicants who can bring additional passions to our school community, particularly in Music, leading Kapa Haka, or driving cultural development across the school.

The successful applicant is expected to recognise and respect the school's Catholic special character and be actively involved in the total life of the school in a manner which respects religious instruction given and religious observances practiced within the school.

St Joseph's School (Timaru)NZ

Physical address:
50 Kelvin Street, Timaru