Year 5-6 Release Teacher

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

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