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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 Code of Ethics and Special Character School expectations are an integral part of who we are at Catholic Cathedral College; you can read more about them here:

CURRENT STAFF VACANCIES

School Counsellor (permanent part-time two days per week, term-time only, school hours) - advertised on Seek and on Education Gazettte in Nov 2024

Our school counsellor will offer counselling opportunities to ākonga, and be capable of building relationships of trust.   This role is permanent part-time two days (specific days are negotiable) per week (or 0.4 FTE including release time for applicants who are also registered teachers), term-time only, commencing in January 2025.   Our current counsellor will continue to work the other three days per week during term time only.   

We’re keen to hear from suitably qualified and experienced counsellors, psychologists, social workers and/or psychotherapists, with appropriate certification/registration, and  who enjoy working with young people in Years 7 to 13, and their whānau.   Candidates should have empathy and understanding towards our students and their diverse cultures, and demonstrate a passion for youth health and wellbeing.  Experience is required in liaising with, and developing strong relationships with, external agencies and professionals that support rangatahi.

Catholic Cathedral College is a Catholic Special Character, co-educational college with over 500 students from Year 7 to Year 13, situated in central Christchurch.  

As a team player, the successful candidate will work closely with our Pastoral Care team  and parents to bring a holistic approach to student wellbeing.  The role will include one-to-one counselling with students, supporting wellbeing and positive behaviour programmes with students, facilitating class workshops on wellness, establishing student-led initiatives, and on occasion lead staff PLD.

Employment Agreement: MoE Concurrence Individual Employment Agreement (promulgated 18 March 2022); pay rate to be negotiated, or

Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement 2022 - 2025 (if applicant holds current teacher registration) 0.4 FTTE (including non-contact time)

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 (About - Work With Us), and download the application form and declaration.

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.

Head of Department:  Science (full-time, fixed term (parental leave) position 2025 - 2026)

We are seeking a Head of Department to join our kura, ideally specialising in Biology, for our Science Department.  This is a full-time, fixed-term parental leave position and will commence on 17 March 2025, or later by mutual agreement, finishing on 19 July 2026.

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

Please refer to our website:  www.cathcollege.school.nz under About - Work with us, and view our letter of introduction for details of required documentation.   All applications must include the fully completed Application for Appointment:  Declaration form.   Enquiries can be directed to:  recruitment@cathcollege.school.nz (term time only)

Closing date:  17 November 2024 at noon

Teacher Aide (up to 2 positions) for 2025 school year - advertised on Seek

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 two energetic, caring, organised and motivated Teacher Aides to join our team from the 2025 school year.   Please indicate which of the roles you are applying for:

- Part-time permanent position, up to 25.5 hours per week excluding an unpaid lunch break, with work between the hours of 8 30 am and 3 pm, term time only.   The start date will be at the beginning of the 2025 school year.

- Part-time fixed-term position, up to 12 hours per week working with an ORS-funded student for the 2025 year. Hours and days of work will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The position is fixed-term due to funding being provided for the 2025 school year only.

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

Employment Agreement:  Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement;  Teacher Aide Grade B/C.  

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 (About Us - Employment Opportunities), and download the application form and declaration.   

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:  2 December 2024 at noon

Design and Visual Communications Teacher (permanent, part-time (0.4 FTTE) position) from 2025

We are seeking a Design and Visual Communications Teacher to join our kura for the 2025 year. This is a permanent, part-time (0.4 FTTE) position. Please note that additional ongoing relieving work will be available to the successful candidate. Applications from beginning teachers are welcome.

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.

How to apply

Please refer to our website:  www.cathcollege.school.nz under About - Work with us, and view our letter of introduction for details of required documentation. All applications must include the fully completed Application for Appointment:  Declaration form. Enquiries can be directed to:  recruitment@cathcollege.school.nz (term time only)

Applications close:  5 November 2024 at noon

Teacher/s - combination of subjects - full-time fixed-term for the 2025 school year​​​​​​​

We are seeking teacher/s willing to teach over a range of subjects.  These are full-time, fixed-term positions for the 2025 school year.   If your timetabled subjects result in a less-than-full-time timetable, you will be required to make yourself available for relieving for additional teaching periods to ensure that you are teaching to a full-time equivalent.

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, and view our letter of introduction for details of required documentation.   All applications must include the fully completed Application for Appointment:  Declaration form.

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

Closing date:  4 November 2024 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