Year 5– 8 Classroom Teacher

St Joseph's School (Nelson); Nelson; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph’s School (Nelson) in Nelson invites an enthusiastic and innovative educator to join from 2027. This roll growth position focuses on delivering the New Zealand Curriculum in a Catholic, state-integrated primary environment.

The successful applicant will build strong relationships with students, whānau and colleagues, embrace diversity, and contribute to professional growth while supporting equity and inclusion in all learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be a NZ registered teacher.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, whānau and colleagues.
• Align teaching with NZ Curriculum and school values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in Year 1–8 across the NZ Curriculum.
• Support student well-being, equity and inclusion in all lessons.
• Collaborate with staff and whānau to plan and assess student progress.
• Participate in professional learning and school initiatives.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Creative teaching

Professional growth

Equity & inclusion

Enviro learning

STEM

Structured literacy

Education

NZ Registered Teacher

Job description

Are you a registered teacher with a passion for bringing theNew Zealand Curriculumto life? Do you thrive in diverse, inclusive classrooms and love creating meaningful learning experiences for all tamariki?

St Joseph’s School is a Catholic, state-integrated primary school for Year 1–8 located in the heart of Nelson city. We are a vibrant, future-focused learning community with a proud tradition of delivering high-quality education. We are seekinganenthusiastic and innovative educatorto join our dedicated team from the beginning of 2027. This is a roll growth position.

We’re looking for someone who:

• builds strong relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues through excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• embraces and celebrates cultural diversity within the classroom
• has a creative and engaging teaching style that aligns with our school values and vision
• is committed to ongoing professional growth and collaborative practice
• is passionate about student well-being, equity, and inclusion
• has a passion for enviro learning ... or maybe STEM?
• is an experienced and proven practitioner in structured literacy (IDeal) and Maths No-Problem at phase 2 or 3 of the curriculum.

You’ll be working in a friendly, supportive and inclusive environment where your contribution is valued and your professional growth encouraged.

We are a special character school therefore applicants need to have a willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school, which is a condition of appointment.

If youare a NZ registered teacherandwould like to join our team tohelpour ākongatorealise this aspiration,we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. This role is not open to candidates requiring visa sponsorship.

Join a great team of hard-working professionals, who love all that St Joseph's has to offer!