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Year 5-6 Release Teacher

NZ, New Zealand
Australasia
Full Time
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed30 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformInstitution Direct

About This Role

St Joseph's School (Nelson) Tasman/Nelson

Year 5-6 Release Teacher

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

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

Listed 1:14 pm 24 March 2026
Closes 5pm 03 April 2026
Vacancy reference #: 1HAryE

St Joseph’s Catholic School, Nelson, is seeking a motivated and collaborative teacher to join our friendly and supportive Catholic school community.

This 0.6 FTTE fixed-term position provides classroom release for a team leader who is in an acting role for the rest of the year. In this role, the successful candidate will be working alongside an experienced and supportive middle school team. The role would suit a teacher who enjoys working in a structured learning environment and contributing positively to a strong, collaborative team culture. 

The days of employment are Monday to Wednesday.

We are looking for someone who:

  • builds positive relationships with students, staff, and whānau
  • demonstrates strong classroom practice and effective organisation
  • is willing to work within a high-impact teaching and learning framework
  • supports the special Catholic character of the school
  • works collaboratively and contributes to the wider life of the school
  • is confident teaching across the middle to senior primary level.

St Joseph’s is a well-resourced Catholic primary school with a strong focus on faith, learning, and community. We are committed to providing high-quality teaching and rich learning opportunities for all students.

This position is fixed-term, covering a teacher who is in an acting position in senior management.

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.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Chris Bascand
1/18 Manuka Street
chrisbascand@stjon.school.nz
03 548 4050

Vacancy reference #:1HAryE

Listed 1:14 pm 24 March 2026
Closes 5pm 03 April 2026

St Joseph's School (Nelson) NZ

School details

St Joseph's School (Nelson)

Type: Full Primary
Authority: State : Integrated
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 363
Website:

School number: 3221
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Physical address:
1/18 Manuka Street, Nelson

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

Compensation

£30,000 - £45,000+ (Regional Equivalent)
*Estimated range based on regional data averages for this role profile. Extracted packages may vary.
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Application Details
Application Deadline
Ongoing
Effective Date of Employment
Immediate / Flexible
Reference ID
9A29A9B9