Education Gazette

Scale A Teacher Year 0 to 3
St Joseph's School (Temuka) · Canterbury
About the role
St Joseph's School is a vibrant and supportive Catholic primary school located in the heart of Temuka, South Canterbury. We are a faith-based community committed to providing a holistic education where "In God We Learn." Our school fosters a nurturing environment, inspiring lifelong learners who are confident, socially and culturally responsible, and active citizens. We pride ourselves on our strong Catholic character, engaging curriculum, and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities that allow every child to have their day in the sun”.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated fixed-term Scale A teacher to join our committed team.
The successful candidate will:
- be a New Zealand registered and certificated teacher
- staff are expected to recognise and respect the school’s Catholic special character and be actively involved in the total life of the school, in a manner which respects the religious instruction given and religious observances practiced within the school
- require a strong understanding of the English language conventions including clear pronounciation and phonological awareness
- demonstrate strong pedagogical practices and a solid understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum.
We offer:
- a welcoming and supportive school community
- a collaborative and professional teaching team
- opportunities for professional growth and development
- enthusiastic and engaged learners
- a beautiful environment in the thriving Temuka community.
Interview date to be advised.
We look forward to receiving applications from passionate educators who are eager to make a difference in our students' lives.
More about the role
- Application Pack Yr 0-3 Fixed Term Scale A Position 2027 · PDF, 418 KBApplication Pack Yr 0-3 Fixed Term Scale A Position 2027 (Application Pack Yr 0-3 Fixed Term Scale A Position 2027.pdf)OpenDownload
Direct enquiries to:
Brenna Sugrue, Principal
- Phone
- 03 615 8206
- [email protected]
How to apply
Send a covering letter outlining your teaching philosophy and suitability for the role, particularly in relation to the school's Special Character, your current curriculum vitae (CV), and contact details for 3 professional referees to: [email protected]
Reference 1HB1XZ
Application documents
Role details
- Role
- Classroom teacher
- Sector
- Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
- Position
- Full-time, fixed-term
- Dates
- 1 February 2027 to 2 July 2027
- Reason for fixed-term position
- Declining roll
- Incentives and allowances
- None listed
- Learning areas
- English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
- Region
- Canterbury
About St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Wilkin Street
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Reference 1HB1XZ · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1XZ
