Foundation Class Teacher (ECE Teacher)

Diocesan School For Girls; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Fitness centre access

Professional development

Wellness initiatives

Parking (covered)

Job summary

Diocesan School For Girls in Auckland seeks an inspiring and committed ECE teacher for a fixed-term maternity leave role in our Junior School Foundation Class. The position supports learning within the PYP framework and Te Whāriki, for a licensed class of 40 children.

You will be registered as a New Zealand teacher, experience in NZ ECE or school settings, and a strong team player dedicated to fostering a nurturing, high-quality learning environment.

Qualifications

• Registered NZ teacher with current certification.
• Experience teaching in a NZ early childhood setting or school.
• Passionate about inspiring learners to grow and reach potential.
• Confident teaching students from age 3 and up.
• Committed to a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
• Willing to start at 7:30am within term dates.

Responsibilities

• You will inspire learners to grow, thrive and reach their potential.
• You will teach students from the age of 3 in a Foundation/Class setting.
• You will foster a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• You will work within school term dates with a 7:30am start.

Skills

ECE teaching

NZ teacher registration

Team player

Inspiring learners

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 25/01/2027, End Date: 26/01/2028 (Maternity leave)

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

We are dedicated to nurturing young women who are curious, courageous, and empowered to shape their futures.

We are seeking an inspiring and committed ECE teacher to join our exceptional teaching team. You’ll shape student learning in a supportive, well-resourced, and future-focused environment — where ideas are valued, student wellbeing is prioritised, and excellence is a shared goal.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Situated within our Junior School, our Foundation Class is licensed for 40 children. We deliver a varied, inspiring programme through the inquiry-based PYP framework alongside Te Whāriki, in a safe, nurturing space that's a haven for engagement, exploration, and meaningful learning.

Our Junior School is an IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) where inquiry and conceptually learning flourishes. A variety of specialist classes enhance the weekly programme and allows our students to be more than they every imagined.

You will be:

• passionate about inspiring learners to grow, thrive, and reach their potential
• confident teaching students from the age of 3
• committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• working within school term dates, 7:30am start.
• A registered New Zealand Teacher.
• Experience teaching in a New Zealand early childhood setting or school.
• A strong team player with a positive, enthusiastic and motivated approach.

Our school is a high-performing independent Anglican school. Our students are motivated and supported to excel academically, creatively, and personally. Staff enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration.
• Access to a fitness centre, pool, and physiotherapy services.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• A warm and inclusive culture, with regular social events and wellness initiatives.
• Covered parking for cars, bikes, and scooters (limited, first-come basis).
• Beautiful, landscaped grounds and state-of-the-art facilities.

Physical address:
Clyde Street, Epsom, Auckland