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

Religious Education Teachers (Special Character positions): two fixed-term roles;  suitable for beginning teachers

Position 1: fixed-term, full-time for Term 2 2025 (refreshment leave position)

Position 2:  fixed-term, part-time release teacher position (0.2 FTTE) from March 2025 - 26 October 2025;  to be worked over more than one day per week, with the opportunity for additional hours

We are seeking two Religious Education teachers to join our kura in fixed-term positions during 2025.     As these are Special Character positions, a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the College is a condition of employment.  We welcome applications from beginning teachers.

Catholic Cathedral College is a special character, co-educational College with over 500 students, situated in central Christchurch.    We are a successful and progressive school, culturally diverse and whānau-focused.  Our goal is to ensure a high-quality Catholic education is available for all, regardless of race, gender, identity, economic or cultural background.    We follow the charisms of both Marcellin Champagnat and the Mission Sisters.   We recognise the unique position of Māori as tangata whenua and ensure our policy statements and actions promote the intentions of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

How to apply

To apply, please refer to our website:  www.cathcollege.school.nz under About - Work with us, to view the application information.  A Special Character Position form is required to be completed and returned, and is included with the application documentation on our website.   Your application must also include the fully completed Application for Appointment:  Declaration Form, current CV and cover letter.

Applicants should have the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand, and hold current Teacher Registration.

Closing date:  7 March 2025 at noon

Teacher Aide for 2025 school year (up to two positions) - advertised on Seek in February 2025

Catholic Cathedral College is a Special Character, co-educational college with over 500 students from Year 7 to Year 13, situated in central Christchurch.  We are seeking energetic, caring, organised and motivated Teacher Aides to join our team for the remainder of the 2025 school year.

The successful candidate will support student learning and contribute positively to our school community.   Experience working with students with learning differences would be an advantage, and the ability to provide clear and concise communications to students is required.

This is a fixed-term, part-time position, for up to 26.5 hours per week, with work between the hours of 8 30 am and 3 pm (see details in our letter of introduction), term time only.

Employment Agreement:  Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement;  Teacher Aide Grade B/C.   The position is fixed-term for reasons of recruitment, and due to specific student funding.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand, and police vetting will be undertaken for the successful applicant.

To view the job description and application pack, please visit our website:   cathcollege.school.nz (see About - Work With Us), and download the Application for Appointment: Declaration form.   

​​​​​​​How to apply

​​​​​​​To apply, e-mail your complete application to recruitment@cathcollege.school.nz

Please note:  Do not apply via the Seek application process, as such applications will not be reviewed.

Applications close:  28 February 2025 at noon

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