Team Leader

St Joseph’s School Papanui is seeking an enthusiastic classroom teacher and aspirational leader to join our vibrant Catholic school community from Term 1, 2027.

We are looking for an experienced and relational educator who is passionate about teaching and learning and has the skills and confidence to contribute positively to the leadership of our school. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with teachers to strengthen practice, support student achievement and provide engaging, and challenging and learning experiences.

The successful applicant will:

demonstrate strong, current classroom teaching practice and a commitment to excellent outcomes for every student

build positive, respectful relationships with students, whānau and colleagues

work collaboratively with teaching teams to plan, implement and evaluate learning

have a growth mindset and commitment to ongoing professional learning and improvement

demonstrate effective knowledge of the revised curriculum

confidently use digital technologies to enhance teaching and learning

contribute positively to team leadership and the wider life of the school.

Expertise in science, social science or technology would be an advantage, as would knowledge of the Catholic Schools' Religious Education programme.

At St Joseph’s, Faith in Action is at the heart of our school. We value teachers who are committed to our Catholic Special Character and who will contribute to a caring, inclusive and faith-filled community where every student is supported to flourish.

A willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the Special Character of the school is a condition of appointment.