Role Description/Criteria
Join Our Small School with a Big Heart – Teaching Opportunity, Term 1, 2026
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in a vibrant school where connection, wellbeing, diversity, and educational excellence are at the heart of all we do? Do you thrive in a collaborative, nurturing environment where your contribution is valued and your professional growth is genuinely supported? If so, we'd love to welcome you to St Brigid's.
Why Join Us?
At St Brigid's, we pride ourselves on being a small school with a big heart. We are committed to ensuring every staff member feels supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Here's how we support your success:
* Dedicated Collaboration Time: Weekly planning sessions ensure you have time to collaborate with your team and engage in meaningful professional learning. With your 20 hours of face-to-face teaching, we prioritise effectiveness, engagement, and joy in the classroom.
* Supportive Leadership: Our leadership team is committed to mentoring and guiding all staff, with particular care and structure for graduate teachers through a formalised mentoring program.
* Classroom Support: Classrooms are supported by dedicated Learning Support Officers to enhance student learning and enable targeted teaching.
Key Selection Criteria:
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic educator who brings energy, skill, and heart to their teaching. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Commitment to Catholic Identity: A respect for, and understanding of, the Catholic ethos and the mission of Catholic education.
* Relevant Accreditation: VIT registration and accreditation to teach in a Catholic school (or willingness to undertake accreditation).
* Team Spirit: A collaborative mindset with a commitment to being an active and positive member of the teaching team.
* Differentiated Practice: A strong grasp of personalised and differentiated learning to meet the needs of all students.
* Instructional Expertise: Proven capability in delivering explicit instruction in key areas such as Literacy and Numeracy.
* Student Wellbeing Awareness: An understanding of strategies that support wellbeing and enhance engagement.
* Relational Strengths: The ability to build trusting, learning-focused relationships with students and families.
* Communication Skills: Clear, respectful, and effective communication with children, families, colleagues, and the wider school community.
* Community Engagement: A willingness to get involved in the life of the school through participation in school events and initiatives.
* Commitment to Growth: A reflective practitioner who is open to feedback, learning, and ongoing improvement.
* Digital Confidence: Competence in using technology to support learning – experience with Google Workspace and Seesaw is advantageous.
We encourage you to explore our school website, read our newsletters, and follow our social media to get a glimpse into life at St Brigid's.
Please note: We may appoint before the closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified.
All staff at St Brigid's are expected to uphold our Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct, reflecting our unwavering commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
We look forward to welcoming a passionate educator ready to contribute to our small school with a big heart.
Application Procedure
Applications should be made in writing and forwarded via email to the Principal, Ms Melanie Daly.
Applications must contain the following:
E1300 Application For Employment Form
A Cover Letter
A CV that includes 3 nominated referees, including current employer.
Response to the Key Selection Criteria
Details:
Address: 68 Aitken Street
Gisborne
Phone:
Website:
Principal: Ms Mel Daly
Enquiries:
Applications Close: 19/09/2025
Position: Teaching
Type: Fixed Term
Hours per Week: Full-time
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