Senior school teacher

Kauri Flats School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kauri Flats School is seeking a passionate senior school teacher for Years 5-8. Ideal candidates will have excellent English skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum. The role starts in Term 3, 2025, or sooner.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of New Zealand School system.
• Experience with collaborative practice.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a collaborative environment for Y5–6, Y6–7, or Y7–8.
• Foster key learning attributes.
• Support innovation and impact on students.

Skills

English language skills

relationship-building

technological competence

collaborative practice

culturally responsive approach

solutions-oriented approach

growth mindset

Job description

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

We are looking for a highly motivated, resilient, and passionate senior school teacher to work in either our Y5–6, Y6–7, or Y7–8 collaborative environment (dependent on the strength of the applicant). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of what it means to work in a New Zealand School, aligned with Kauri Flats' vision.

Our school encourages innovation and supports teachers in making a meaningful impact on students. We value passion, creativity, and a love of learning. If this describes you, please read further.

The key attributes of Kauri Flats teachers include:

• Excellent English language skills (spoken and written) to teach literacy and foster key learning attributes
• A great sense of humour
• Excellent relationship-building skills with students, colleagues, and whaanau
• A deep knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum
• Belief in and experience with collaborative practice
• Culturally responsive approach
• An understanding of the future demands of 21st-century education
• Technological competence beyond basic Google apps
• An outside-the-box, forward-thinking mindset
• Solutions-oriented approach
• Willingness to go the extra mile for learners
• A growth mindset, open to change and new ideas

The position commences in Term 3, 2025, or as soon as possible.

How to apply

Please send your CV and direct inquiries to:

Physical address: 181 Walters Road, Takanini, Auckland

Postal Address: 181 Walters Road, Takanini, Auckland, 2110

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