Teacher - Tagged Position

St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua); Rotorua; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michael’s Catholic School (Rotorua) is seeking a skilled, caring teacher who will contribute actively to the Catholic life of our school and support every learner in a small, welcoming community.

We value strong curriculum knowledge, evidence-based teaching, high expectations and inclusive practice, with emphasis on faith, service and relationships with whānau, colleagues and parish.

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum knowledge and evidence-based teaching to help every learner progress.
• Respond thoughtfully to children’s strengths, needs and wellbeing.
• Creates an inclusive, engaging classroom where children feel known and valued.
• Builds positive relationships with learners, whānau, colleagues and our parish.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a Catholic primary school (Years 0–6) with a focus on faith formation.
• Participate in religious instruction appropriate to the school’s special character.
• Contribute ideas and collaborate with staff to support the school community.
• Uphold Mercy values and STAR virtues in daily teaching and relationships.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Evidence-based teaching

High expectations

Inclusive classroom

Relationship-building

Professional learning

Catholic faith

Warmth

Initiative

Sense of humour

Job description

At St Michael’s, we want every child to grow in faith, experience success and know they belong. We are seeking a skilled, caring teacher who shares this commitment and will contribute actively to the Catholic life of our school.

We are a small, welcoming Catholic primary school for Years 0–6. Our Mercy charism and STAR values, Service, Tika, Aroha and Respect, shape our teaching, relationships and care for our community.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• uses strong curriculum knowledge and evidence-based teaching to help every learner progress.
• holds high expectations and responds thoughtfully to children’s strengths, needs and wellbeing.
• creates an inclusive, engaging classroom where children feel known and valued.
• builds positive relationships with learners, whānau, colleagues and our parish.
• shares ideas, reflects on practice and embraces professional learning.
• lives our Catholic faith through teaching, prayer, service and personal example.
• brings warmth, initiative and a sense of humour.

We offer a supportive team, a caring school community and opportunities to contribute your strengths and ideas.

Willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment.

This is a special character position under Schedule 6, Clause 47 of the Education and Training Act 2020. Applicants must complete the Catholic special character position application form.

Please state your preferred teaching levels and curriculum strengths.