Year 1–4 Classroom Teacher — Collaborative Growth

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

Job summary

St Joseph's School (Papanui) in Canterbury, New Zealand seeks a certificated teacher to join either Year 1-2 or Year 3-4 teams on a full-time fixed-term contract from 28 January 2027 to 20 December 2027.

The successful applicant will bring strong knowledge of structured literacy and mathematics, collaborate with a supportive team, and commit to ongoing professional growth while nurturing student learning and development in the primary/intermediate years.

Qualifications

• Strong, current knowledge and skills in structured literacy and mathematics.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• Passion for working with Year 1-4 students and supporting their academic, social and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Teach either Year 1-2 or Year 3-4 teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and implement engaging learning experiences.
• Support student achievement and well-being through evidence-based teaching practices.
• Contribute to a positive school culture in a Special Character setting.

Skills

Structured literacy

Mathematics

Collaboration

Professional development

Year 1-4 teaching

Education

NZ Teacher Certificate

Job description

St Joseph's School (Papanui) in Canterbury, New Zealand seeks a certificated teacher to join either Year 1-2 or Year 3-4 teams on a full-time fixed-term contract from 28 January 2027 to 20 December 2027.

The successful applicant will bring strong knowledge of structured literacy and mathematics, collaborate with a supportive team, and commit to ongoing professional growth while nurturing student learning and development in the primary/intermediate years.