2 Literacy Teachers

Papatoetoe Intermediate; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Clear systems and room to innovate

Strong community with Year 7–8 tamarïk

Job summary

Papatoetoe Intermediate is looking for two teachers to join our vibrant, multicultural Year 7 and 8 community. You will have a homeroom and teach literacy to our tamariki, inspiring them to grow with enthusiasm and energy in a fast-paced intermediate setting.

We value flexibility, a good sense of humor, and a relentless focus on growth as you collaborate with a supportive team and engage with an awesome group of students. Join us to innovate and shape our next chapter together.

Qualifications

• Energetic and positive attitude with contagious energy.
• Willingness to adapt to changing schedules and days.
• Light-hearted approach to collaboration and teaching.
• Commitment to continuous growth and improving students’ outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Two teachers will have a homeroom and teach literacy to Year 7 and 8 students.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive classroom culture.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, assess, and support student growth.

Skills

Energy and positivity

Flexibility

Sense of humour

Growth mindset

Job description

There’s something new happening at Papatoetoe Intermediate, and we’re looking for the right person to help us write our next chapter.

We’re a vibrant, multicultural Year 7 and 8 school in the heart of South Auckland. We’re building a culture where everyone brings their strengths to the table. For potential staff members, our message is simple – you just need to want to get a little bit better at making our people better every single day.

We are seeking 2 teachers who will have a homeroom and teachliteracyto our Year 7 and 8 tamariki.

What we need from you

• Energy and positivity –you bring enthusiasm into the room. You know energy is contagious, and you choose to give the good kind.
• Flexibility – intermediate life moves fast. You roll with the changes when days shift.
• Sense of humour – you take the mahi seriously, but not yourself. You laugh with colleagues, and at yourself when you need to.
• Relentless focus on growth – small, deliberate steps daily that build capability and help our kids thrive.

What you’ll get

• A genuine, supportive team that backs each other up, works hard, and shares the fun.
• Clear systems, high expectations, and space to innovate.
• Real connection with an awesome group of Year 7 and 8 students.