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St Joseph's School (Opunake)

Full-time, PermanentPrimary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahiBeginning teachers welcome

Listed Not specified · Closes 6 Nov 2026

About the role

St Joseph’s School Ōpunakē is a state-integrated Year 0–8 Catholic school in a beautiful coastal setting. We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic classroom teacher with effective classroom management skills to join our supportive team. Year levels will be negotiated based on the strengths and experience of the successful applicant. Please state your preference of Year level in your application. Experience in Structured Literacy, effective Mathematics teaching and Assessment for Learning practices is an advantage. We offer a collegial staff, a highly supportive Board and wonderful students who love to learn. Beginning teachers are encouraged to apply. The Successful applicant will support our school’s mission to provide a caring, Catholic family/whānau environment where faith, values and skills are nurtured, enabling learners to become successful and responsible citizens. A willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment. Start date: Monday 1 February 2027

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

How to apply

Brook Murfitt Phone06 761 8388 Emailprincipal@stjo.school.nz

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School details

Address
59 Allison Street, Opunake