Classroom Teacher (Year 3-5)

Waitakere S D A School; Henderson-Massey; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waitakere SDA School in Auckland seeks a passionate teacher to lead multi-level classes from Year 3 to 5. The role emphasizes Literacy and Mathematics, collegial collaboration, and a supportive community.

Applicants should have strong NZ Curriculum knowledge, experience with Structured Literacy, and be fluent with digital technology. NZ teaching registration (or eligibility) is required.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the NZ Curriculum.
• Experience with Structured Literacy.
• Fluency with digital technology.
• Registration or eligibility to teach in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Teach Literacy and Mathematics to Years 3–5.
• Collaborate with colleagues to raise student achievement.
• Model inclusive, culturally responsive teaching.
• Incorporate digital technologies into learning.
• Engage with Seventh-day Adventist school character when appropriate.

Skills

Team player

Relational skills

Curiosity

Joy of learning

Inclusion

Cultural competence

Digital literacy

Education

NZ teacher registration

Job description

Tagged position. Join a wonderful, caring, and supportive school community where our values come to life in a warm, positive environment every day!

We seek an enthusiastic, passionate, well-organised, highly skilled teacher, capable of teaching multi-level classes (Years 3 to 5). The successful applicant will be required to have sound knowledge and strengths in Literacy and Mathematics and will highly value strong collegiality with school colleagues.

We are looking for teachers who:

• Are great team players with a sense of humour and strong relational skills
• Spark curiosity and foster the joy of learning
• Embrace inclusion, value diverse learning needs, and demonstrate cultural competence
• Possess great NZ Curriculum knowledge, experience with Structured Literacy and fluency with Digital technology.
• Hold a New Zealand teacher registration (or be eligible to obtain it).

If you are passionate about making a difference, raising student achievement, and considering yourself a lifelong learner, our vibrant, progressive environment with fantastic students and a supportive community would be the ideal position for you.

Awillingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the Seventh-day Adventist special character of the school anddemonstrate the capabilities to maintain curriculum programmes and activities that reflect the school’s special character, which areconditions of this appointment.Note that the special character of the School is defined as the faith system made up of the Christian beliefs, values and lifestyle of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The position commences in Term 1, 2027.