Team Leader - senior school (non-tagged)

St Joseph's School (Nelson); Tasman; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's School (Nelson) invites a dedicated educator to join as a Team Leader for Years 7–8. Based in Tasman/Nelson, the role combines senior classroom teaching with leadership responsibilities within a supportive, collaborative staff.

You will lead the Year 7/8 team, develop an engaging, differentiated curriculum, and foster strong relationships across the school to support excellent learner outcomes. Commitment to our Catholic character is expected.

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher with leadership potential.
• Experience leading Year 7-8 team.
• Committed to differentiated curriculum and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead Year 7–8 team and contribute to leadership decisions.
• Teach in the senior area while supporting colleagues.
• Foster strong relationships across the school to improve learner outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum development

Structured literacy

Collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Teaching qualification (NZ Certificated teacher)

Job description

St Joseph's School (Nelson) Tasman/Nelson

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a positive, energetic and experienced teacher to join the leadership team at St Josephs School - Nelson

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic team leader to lead our Year 7 and 8 team. The successful applicant will be an excellent classroom practitioner who builds strong relationships, works collaboratively across the team and school and is committed to achieving great outcomes for all learners. You will seek senior classroom excellence: delivering an engaging, differentiated curriculum tailored to Year 7 and 8 learners, with strong competency in structured literacy and core learning areas.

You will teach within the senior area of our school while leading and supporting a talented team of teachers. We are looking for someone who brings energy, initiative and a genuine commitment to contributing positively to our whole school culture. You will seek solutions and have a positive growth mindset.

At St Josephs, you will be supported by a collaborative and talented senior leadership team, with opportunities for professional learning and leadership development.

This position would suit an experienced teacher ready to take the next step in their leadership journey, in a school with amazing students, energetic and dedicated staff and a well-resourced school.

Leadership release time and management units available for the Team leader responsibilities, matched to candidate strengths.

There may also be opportunities for additional responsibilities or units for an applicant whose strengths and experience complement the needs of our school.

If you are an enthusiastic educator who values teamwork, relationships, high-quality teaching and learning, and making a positive difference for tamariki, we would love to hear from you.

Staff are expected to recognise and respect the school’s Catholic special character and be actively involved in the life of the school, in a manner that respects the religious instruction given and religious observances practised within the school.