VACANCIES

Deputy Principal (Year 7&8 Teacher)

St Teresa’s School – Featherston
Full-time, Permanent

Deputy Principal (2MU)
Year 7/8 Classroom Teacher

St Teresa’s is a Catholic school with a big heart, educating learners from Years 1–8 in the Wairarapa. Guided by our vision of developing confident, compassionate lifelong learners who embrace Catholic faith, and shaped by our values of Faith, Justice, Love and Humility, we are a community where tamariki are known, valued, and supported to thrive.

We are looking for an experienced teacher to join our dedicated team as Deputy Principal and Year 7/8 classroom teacher. The position starts Term 1, 2027.

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real impact on learning and leadership in a vibrant Catholic school and community.

Our Deputy Principal will:

• be a confident educational leader who will contribute to the ongoing strategic direction of the school.

• have a genuine passion for working with Year 7&8 students, and preparing them for a successful transition to college.

• have high expectations for all staff and students.

• lead with energy, warmth and integrity while building positive, authentic relationships with students, staff, whānau, parish, and the wider community.

• lead, alongside others, curriculum development, assessment practices and data informed teaching.

• have excellent communication and relational skills.

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference to great students in a positive Catholic community we would like 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.

Applicants who are practising Catholics and hold the appropriate qualifications and experience may also be considered for the director of religious studies role (1MU). 

Closing: 1pm on Monday 14th September 2026

For more information please email  Zoë Griffin, Office Manager at office@teresas.school.nz

Classroom Teacher (Special Character Position)

St Teresa’s School – Featherston
Full-time, Permanent

St Teresa’s is a Catholic school with a big heart, educating learners from Years 1–8 in the Wairarapa. Guided by our vision of developing confident lifelong learners who embrace Catholic faith, and shaped by our values of Faith, Justice, Love and Humility, we are a community where tamariki are known, valued, and supported to thrive.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and fun, experienced classroom teacher to join our dedicated team from Term 1, 2027. 

This is a special character position so the willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of this appointment.

The successful applicant will bring:

• Strong classroom practice that engages and challenges all learners.

• An enthusiastic and collaborative approach, with the ability to bring energy and joy to learning.

• Relational strengths – building positive, respectful partnerships with students, staff, and whānau.

• Confidence in literacy and mathematics teaching, and the ability to integrate inquiry and creativity across the curriculum.

• A reflective mindset and willingness to grow professionally as we embrace curriculum changes.

• Commitment to weaving te ao Māori and tikanga Māori into classroom life.

We offer:

• A welcoming school community that lives its values of Faith, Love, Humility, and Justice.

• A supportive staff team who value collaboration, positivity, and care.

• Opportunities for professional development in both teaching and Catholic education.

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference to great students in a positive Catholic community we would like to hear from you.

Closing: 1pm on Monday 7th September

For more information or to arrange a visit, email  Zoë Griffin, Office Manager at office@teresas.school.nz