
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) · Taranaki
Release Teacher
PrimaryPart-time (0.8 FTTE), PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
St John Bosco School in New Plymouth seeks a permanent part-time release teacher (0.8 FTTE) for its Years 1–8 primary setting. The allocation includes junior school leadership release supporting SENCO work and school-wide classroom release across year levels, with scope to use specialist strengths. Beginning teachers may apply; the start date is not stated, and Catholic special character involvement is expected.
- Permanent 0.8 FTTE release position
- Junior school leadership and SENCO release
- Classroom release across varied year levels
- Specialist strengths including te ao Māori
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 16 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Permanent release teaching role across Years 1–8, totalling 0.8 FTTE. Duties include supporting junior school leadership release and providing classroom release across different year levels, with a focus on literacy, mathematics and other curriculum areas. The allocation may be divided into smaller part-time roles for suitable candidates.
What they’re looking for
- Adaptable teaching across different year levels
- Strong routines in literacy and mathematics
- Useful strengths in arts, STEM, physical education or te ao Māori
- Positive relationships with tamariki, staff and whānau
- Problem-solving and supportive contribution to school life
- Respect for Catholic special character and religious observances
About the school
St John Bosco School is a Catholic primary and intermediate school in New Plymouth for students in Years 1–8. Staff are expected to respect and participate appropriately in the school’s Catholic special character, religious instruction and observances.
How to apply
Email a CV, cover letter, preferred FTTE fraction, availability, specialty areas and three professional referees to the principal. Applications close on 16 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you an adaptable, enthusiastic educator looking for a rewarding role that balances structure with opportunities to impart your specialist skill and passion areas? We are seeking collaborative teaching professionals to join our dynamic team in a permanent release capacity.…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 267
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 21 Clinton Street, New Plymouth
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