WORK WITH US

Thank you for your interest in positions available at Catholic Cathedral College. We have a great team working here. You can download information and the application package for the position(s) listed in Current Staff Vacancies below.  Enquiries can be directed to Deb Palmer, HR Administrator:  recruitment@cathcollege.school.nz 

Our Statement of Expectations for Staff of a Catholic School, and Principles of Commitment for Staff in Aotearoa New Zealand Catholic Schools are an integral part of who we are at Catholic Cathedral College; you can read more about them here: 

CURRENT STAFF VACANCIES

Teacher Years 7 and 8, and Learning Support Co-ordinator;  advertised on Education Gazette in March 2026

Permanent full-time (Special Character) position 2026, from Term 2 2026

We are seeking a Teacher of Years 7 and 8 to join our kura in a full-time, permanent role from Term 2 2026. We welcome applications from primary-trained teachers, and beginning teachers.   This is a Special Character position, and a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the College is a condition of employment.

For experienced teachers, there is an option to attach the Learning Support Co-ordinator role (0.2 FTTE) to a 0.8 FTTE Teacher role.   See details in our Application Information below. 

Applications close at noon on Friday 20 March 2026.

International Student Director for 2026 school year - part-time position (20 hours over 5 days per week), fixed-term for 2026 year: 

advertised on Seek in February 2026

Please see details in our letter of introduction below.

• The International Director is a leadership role with responsibility for the strategic development and management of the school's international student programme.  This position requires a proven track record in international education leadership, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to ensuring the success and well-being of international students.  

• The International Student Director will work collaboratively with school staff, parents/guardians, education agents, and government agencies to: achieve the school's international education goals;  ensure compliance with all relevant regulations; and foster a supportive and inclusive environment for international students.  

• The role encompasses strategic planning, budget management, marketing and recruitment, student support, staff supervision, and the building of strong relationships within the school and wider community.  International travel may be required.

Applications close:  at the end of day 1 March 2026

Religious Education Teacher:  advertised on Education Gazette in February 2026

Fixed-term full-time or part-time (Special Character) position 2026, from 23 March to 9 October 2026

We are seeking a Teacher of Religious Studies to join our kura for 2026. Parental leave conditions apply.   As this is a Special Character position, a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the College is a condition of employment.   This role is suitable for a beginning teacher, and may suit a primary-trained teacher, as there is no requirement for the successful applicant to teach subjects at senior level.   Although this is a full-time role, a part-time role will be considered for the successful applicant, by mutual agreement.

See details in our Application Information below. 

Applications close at the end of day on 1 March 2026.

Bilingual Learning Support (Tigrinya or Amharic, and English) - fixed term position, term-time only, six to eight hours per week, from 28 January 2026 to 11 December 2026

Worked over three days, with hours of work to be negotiated with the successful candidate;  some flexibility is available.

The successful candidates will support student learning and contribute positively to our school community.   

Please refer to the application information on the College website (About - Work with us).  Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Relief Teachers

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We are looking for qualified teachers to join our pool of day-to-day relief teachers to start immediately, all subjects.

Previous experience working in a Special Character school or kura is an advantage but not a prerequisite.

Must be available at short notice and readily able to be contacted by phone.

If you are interested in relieving at our culturally vibrant school, please email a brief CV and completed Application for Appointment: Declaration Form (download from below) to: recruitment@cathcollege.school.nz