Classroom Teacher Y7–8 (Special Character)

Overview

St Joseph's School (Nelson) Tasman / Nelson

Classroom teacher Y7–8 (Special Character)

Full time, Permanent

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Maori, The arts

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 Y1–8, 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 2026.

What we're looking for

Builds strong relationships with students, whanau, 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

Will support leading of kapahaka

Has a passion for Enviro-schools and will lead this team in the school

Experience in Structured Literacy (IDeal) and Maths No-Problem

You'll be working in a friendly, supportive and inclusive environment where your contribution is valued and your professional growth encouraged.

This is a special character (tagged) position therefore willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment.

The applicant needs to be Catholic.

Our school motto is "Live life to the full".

If you are a NZ registered teacher and would like to join our team to help our akonga 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!

How to apply

Please send your CV, covering letter and names of 3 referees to :

Physical address : 1 / 18 Manuka Street, Nelson

Postal Address : 1 / 18 Manuka Street, Nelson, 7010

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