Year 3&4 Classroom Teacher

St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings); Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) Hawke's Bay is seeking a dedicated Year 3 & 4 Classroom Teacher for a full-time fixed-term parental leave position in 2027. Start date 18 January 2027 with the end date 17 December 2027, covering the full school year.

The role involves working within a Years 1–8 program, with emphasis on strong literacy and mathematics, a restorative approach to behaviour, and active participation in the Catholic school's life and liturgies.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher with current NZ registration.
• Experience teaching Year 1–8 is desirable.
• Strong literacy and mathematics curriculum knowledge.
• Commitment to a Catholic school environment and values.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 3 & 4 class for the 2027 school year.
• Cover extended parental leave for the full year.
• Contribute to a warm, inclusive school community.
• Support student wellbeing and positive relationships.

Skills

Literacy

Mathematics

Curriculum knowledge

Restorative practice

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) Hawke's Bay

Year 3&4 Classroom Teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 18/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Parental Leave)

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

We are a state-integrated Catholic Years 1-8 primary school seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to work full-time in our Year 3 & 4 class, covering extended parental leave for all of the 2027 school year.

We are a warm, inclusive staff who would love to welcome you into our Catholic school community. We value collegiality, shared purpose, and a genuine commitment to nurturing the whole child.

We are looking for a teacher who is adaptable and responsive, and who understands and values the diverse cultures, strengths, and learning needs of our tamariki. Strong curriculum knowledge in literacy and mathematics is expected, along with a strengths-based and restorative behaviour management approach that supports positive relationships, learning and student wellbeing. Many of our staff have trained in Better Start Literacy.

A commitment to our school's Catholic special character, the Gospel values and culturally responsive practice, that guide our relationships and learning is essential.

Staff are expected to recognise and respect the school's Catholic character and to participate fully in the life of the school, in a manner that supports religious instruction and school liturgies.

This fixed term position commences Monday 18th January 2027 giving time to come into school, spend time setting up then the first day of school for students Monday 1st February 2027.