3x Scale A Classroom Teachers - Specialist School

Mt Richmond School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt Richmond Specialist School in Auckland is seeking 3 Scale A classroom teachers for full-time, permanent positions, starting Term 4, 2026 (negotiable). An early start is preferred to allow induction, team integration, and classroom setup ahead of the 2027 school year.

The ideal candidates will be NZ registered primary teachers with strong expertise in working with students with special needs; knowledge of autism is advantageous, and a special education qualification or relevant professional

Qualifications

• NZ registered primary teacher with strong expertise in working with students with special needs.
• Knowledge of autism advantageous.
• Special education qualification and/or relevant professional development.
• Experience in innovative learning environments; knowledge of Reggio Emilia philosophy advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of Te Reo Māori or a Pasifika language.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to support students with high and complex needs.
• Lead and work with whanau/caregivers in a caring and supportive manner.
• Assist with induction, team integration and classroom setup ahead of the 2027 school year.

Skills

Special needs expertise

Autism knowledge

Innovative learning environments

Reggio Emilia Philosophy

Te Reo Māori knowledge

Education

NZ registered primary teacher

Special education qualification

Job description

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

Join our committed, collaborative team at Mt Richmond Specialist School, working with students aged 5-21 years. We are seeking 3 Scale A classroom teachers for full-time, permanent positions.

Start date: Term 4, 2026 (negotiable). An early start is preferred to allow dedicated time for induction, team integration, and classroom setup ahead of the 2027 school year.

The ideal candidates will:

• Be a New Zealand registered primary teacher with strong expertise of working with students with special needs
• Have knowledge of autism (advantageous)
• Have a special education qualification and/or have participated in professional development relevant to students with special needs or challenges
• Have experience working in innovative learning environments and knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy (advantageous)
• Have a basic working knowledge of Te Reo Māori or a Pasifika language/s

The successful candidates will have the following essential skills:

• Have compassion for and recognise the learning potential of students with high and complex needs
• Competency in digital integration and a range of skills that assist students to learn. These may include social stories, functional analysis of comprehension and behaviour and Personalised Learning Plans
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with colleagues across disciplines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and work with teams, as well as whanau/caregivers in a caring and supportive manner
• A sense of humour, flexible approach, and effective organisational skills

Terms and Conditions

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for these positions are set by the current Primary Teachers Collective Agreement (PTCA). The base salary range for trained and registered teachers is dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. An individual’s actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

We will only consider candidates who are eligible to work in New Zealand.