Year 5– 8 Classroom Teacher

Are you a registered teacher with a passion for bringing the New Zealand Curriculum to 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 seeking an enthusiastic and innovative educator to 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 you are a NZ registered teacher and would like to join our team to help our ākonga to realise 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!