Current Staff Vacancies

Director of Religious Studies (DRS) | Year 1 Class Teacher

Permanent, Full-time (1MU)  
Start Date Term 4 2026 or Term 1 2027 (negotiable)

"Leading by strength and gentleness, we inspire, grow and celebrate our learners."

Kia mārie, Kia kaha, Hei whakatipu, Hei whanake, Hei whakanui hoki ō tātou ākonga.

St Anthony's School is a state-integrated Catholic full primary school in the heart of Pahiatua. Guided by our Gospel-centred LIFE values of Love, Integrity, Fortitude and Excellence, we work in partnership with our whānau and parish to nurture confident learners who live their faith through service, compassion and excellence.

Due to an exciting leadership opportunity, we are seeking an outstanding educator to join our leadership team as our Director of Religious Studies (1MU) and Year 1 Class Teacher. There may be an opportunity for the successful candidate to apply for the Junior Team Leader position(1MU) as well. Applicants must hold Full Category One or Category Two Registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. 

This is a unique opportunity to shape the faith life of our school while leading our youngest learners at the beginning of their educational journey. The successful applicant will be an inspiring classroom teacher, an authentic Catholic leader and a collaborative team member who is passionate about helping every child reach their God-given potential.

You will be joining a welcoming and caring school community where faith, relationships and learning are at the heart of everything we do. You will be supported by a dedicated Board, experienced staff, an engaged parish, and a leadership team committed to your professional growth and wellbeing.

Willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment.

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to apply to this position, an application pack and further details are available on our school website under the Vacancy tab.

Direct enquiries to:
Deputy Principal Jenni Harrison
jharrison@stanthony.ac
06 376 8523

St Anthony's DRS Primary Application Pack Special Character

Job Description 2026

Scale A Teacher DRS Person Specifications 2027

Scale A Teacher DRS Application Form

Statement of Expectations for Staff of a Catholic School 2025

Teacher - Full time, Fixed term

Start Date: 22 February 2027, End Date: 12 November 2027 

St Anthony’s (Pahiatua) Catholic School, is seeking a vibrant, experienced, and collaborative full-time fixed term teacher to join our dedicated team in a middle or junior school classroom role in 2027, while our current teacher is on study leave. We are looking for an engaging educator who has experience working with junior or middle primary students, bringing energy, passion, and high-quality instruction to our learning environment.

The successful candidate will be a dedicated professional who builds positive rapport with students, communicates effectively with whānau, and works collaboratively alongside our supportive teaching staff.

Applicants must hold Full Category One or Category Two Registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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. You do not need to be Catholic to apply for this position.  An application pack and further details are available on our school website under the Vacancy tab.  

Direct enquiries to:
Principal Marg Hyslop 
principal@stanthony.ac.nz 
027 348 4874

Information Letter - Fixed Term Teacher 2027

Timeline for Fixed Term Teacher appointment of 2027

Fixed Term Teacher Job Description 2027

2027 Scale A Fixed Term Teacher Person Specifications

2027 Scale A Fixed-Term Teacher Application Form 

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