St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) Wellington
Year 6 and 7 Classroom Teacher
- Full-time
- Fixed-term (27 Jan 2027 to 28 Jan 2028)
- Suitable for beginning teachers
About the role
Located in Kilbirnie, Wellington, St. Patrick’s Primary School is a small Catholic community school. It has a vibrant learning community that values aroha, respect, working in unity, strong teaching practice, student agency, and a positive, inclusive culture, guided by Catholic principles.
The successful applicant will take responsibility for planning and delivering engaging learning programmes within a Year 6 and 7 classroom.
Why join us?
- Warm and supportive team culture.
- Calm, respectful environment where your voice is heard and valued.
- Opportunities to further explore your passions within your practice.
- Strong relationships with whānau, staff and our wider community.
We are looking for a kaiako who:
- demonstrates strong curriculum knowledge and effective teaching practice, particularly within Years 6 and 7
- is confident planning, assessing and reporting on learning
- is digitally capable and confident
- demonstrates culturally responsive teaching practices
- is flexible, organised and adaptable
- builds nurturing, respectful relationships with children/whānau and colleagues
- reflects our Catholic values in daily practice
- works collaboratively as part of a close‑knit team
- create beautiful environments that foster exploration and creativity
- The applicant must;
Be a registered, certificated teacher in New Zealand holding a current practising certificate.
Demonstrate willingness and capability to take part in religious instruction, activities and programmes, appropriate to the special character of the school.
Direct enquiries to:
Helen Ruhe, Acting Principal
- Phone04 387 3370
- Email[email protected]
How to apply
Email your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
Application documents
Role details
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Sector
- Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
- Position
- Full-time, Fixed-term (27 Jan 2027 to 28 Jan 2028)
- Reason for fixed-term position
- Roll fluctuation / temporary staffing structure adjustments
- Learning areas
- English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts
- Region
- Wellington
Employer
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
5 Childers Terrace, Kilbirnie, Wellington
