Classroom Teacher

Upper Harbour Primary School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Harbour Primary School in Auckland is seeking a Certificated teacher for a fixed-term, full-time role covering Years 1–8. The teacher will deliver a broad NZ Curriculum including English, mathematics, science and te reo Māori, within a collaborative, high-performing team and values-driven school culture.

The position supports a growth mindset, ongoing professional learning, and a strong commitment to culturally responsive practice, with a start in Term 1, 2027 and a end date 16 December

Qualifications

• Must be a certificated teacher with NZ registration.
• Experience delivering NZ Curriculum across years 1–8.
• Strong pedagogy and curriculum knowledge.
• Demonstrates bicultural responsiveness.
• Committed to excellent outcomes for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning programs for Years 1–8.
• Implement English, Health and physical education, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori and The arts.
• Collaborate with team to contribute to a coherent local curriculum.

Skills

Growth mindset

Collaborative team

Curriculum knowledge

Bicultural commitment

Student outcomes

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Parental Leave and Special Project Release)

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 enthusiastic and dedicated teacher for a fixed-term position (year level to be agreed), starting term 1, 2027.

At Upper Harbour Primary School, we are a connected, creative community that inspires courageous learners. Guided by our Graduate Profile, we prepare ākonga to question, explore, think smart, take action and share. Our values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, whai whakaaro and hiranga help every learner proudly say: “I’ve got what it takes.”

You can read more about our approach to rich, coherent learning in this month’s Education Gazette.

Who we are looking for

• brings a growth mindset and commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• thrives in a collaborative, high-performing team.
• has strong pedagogical and curriculum knowledge, using the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum to create intentional, engaging learning.
• demonstrates a strong bicultural commitment and culturally responsive practice
• is committed to achieving excellent outcomes for all learners.

A bit about us

At UHPS, we value our teachers and the strengths, passions and expertise they bring.

Our rich, coherent local curriculum is grounded in QuESTS, our student inquiry model. We integrate literacy and numeracy through our conceptual curriculum, teach structured literacy in Phase 1 using the BSLA approach, and use a range of Ministry mathematics resources to support effective mathematics teaching.

We aim to create a positive, innovative environment where staff and learners thrive.

Management Units are available to support leadership in areas that strengthen our curriculum, enrich student experiences or contribute to our wider school community.

If you are ready to contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking school, we’d love to hear from you.