Junior Teacher

Looking for a school where you can make a difference, grow professionally and feel part of a genuine whānau?

St Joseph’s Catholic School, Onehunga, is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic junior school teacher to join our team in 2027.

We are a welcoming, faith-filled and culturally rich school where relationships matter, diversity is celebrated and every child is encouraged to shine. Our Catholic values are at the heart of everything we do, shaping how we learn, lead and care for one another.

What makes St Joseph’s special is our people and our commitment to growing together

You will join a supportive team where teachers share ideas, learn from one another and work towards improving outcomes for our tamariki.

We are looking for a kaiako who brings warmth, creativity and high expectations to the classroom. Someone who builds meaningful relationships, celebrates the cultures and languages of our learners, and is passionate about developing strong foundations in literacy, mathematics and oral language.

We are committed to growing great teachers

Through mentoring, professional learning, coaching and opportunities to reflect on and strengthen classroom practice, we support our kaiako to grow in confidence and capability. Our current focus includes structured literacy, BSLA and culturally responsive teaching.

Whether you are a beginning teacher or an experienced educator, we welcome someone who is reflective, open to learning and excited to contribute to our school whānau.

Come and be part of a school where faith, culture, relationships and learning come together. We would love to hear from you

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