2027 Junior Classroom Teacher

Shelly Park School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relational trust culture

Professional learning opportunities

Strong whānau engagement

Job summary

Shelly Park School in Auckland is seeking an innovative classroom teacher for a fixed-term maternity leave role covering Years 1–8. Start date is 26 January 2027 and end date is 26 January 2028.

You will deliver engaging lessons across the primary/intermediate range, align with the New Zealand Curriculum and structured literacy practices, and foster strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and effective assessment practices.
• Culturally responsive teaching with a focus on relationships with students and families.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and align with school values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across Years 1–8.
• Assess and monitor student progress and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to plan and implement curriculum.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment practices

Culturally responsive teaching

Collaborative teaching

Education

Registered Teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 26/01/2027, End Date: 26/01/2028 (Maternity Leave)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

• English
• Health and physical education
• Learning languages
• Mathematics and statistics
• Science
• Social sciences
• Technology
• Te reo Māori
• The arts

We are seeking an innovative classroom teacher committed to our core values, structured literacy practices, and fostering a true Love of Learning.

You'll have:

• a strong knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum, effective assessment practices, and culturally responsive teaching
• high energy, adaptability, and a commitment to collaborative teaching practice.an ability to foster strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• alignment with our core anchor stones: Inclusion, Relationships, Wellbeing, a Love of Learning, and Agency.

We offer:

• a welcoming, supportive staff culture rooted in relational trust
• high-quality professional learning and development opportunities
• wonderful tāmariki, an engaged whānau community and excellent school resources.

If this sounds like you, we would love for you to consider joining our team.