Teacher – Phase 2 or Phase 3

St Teresa's School (Karori); Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Teresa’s School, a welcoming and culturally diverse Catholic primary school just 10 minutes from central Wellington, is seeking a passionate and caring teacher to work mainly within Phase 2 or Phase 3. Applicants will have strong curriculum and literacy knowledge, experience supporting ESOL learners, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, culturally responsive practice and student well-being.

The successful applicant will build positive relationships, work collaboratively, and share their

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum and literacy knowledge.
• Experience supporting ESOL learners.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• Focus on student well-being and positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with learners and whānau.
• Collaborate with colleagues across phases 2 and 3.
• Share strengths and interests with learners to enhance engagement.
• Uphold the school's Catholic character.
• May operate as a fully released or full-time classroom teaching role.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Literacy knowledge

ESOL experience

Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment

Culturally responsive practice

Student well-being focus

Education

Certificated teacher

NZ teaching registration

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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

St Teresa’s School, a welcoming and culturally diverse Catholic primary school just 10 minutes from central Wellington, is seeking a passionate and caring teacher to work mainly within Phase 2 or Phase 3.Applicantswill have strong curriculum and literacy knowledge, experience supporting ESOL learners, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, culturally responsive practice and student well-being.

The successful applicant will build positive relationships, work collaboratively, and share their strengths and interests with our learners. The position may be structured as either a fully released role working with groups of learners or a full-time classroom teaching role. Fixed-term units may also be available for the right applicant, depending on their skills and experience.

The successful applicant is required to uphold and support the school’s Catholic character.

Interviews will be carried out as soon as applications are received.