Innovative Middle School Teacher: Belonging & Growth

Kōwhai Intermediate; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Leadership mentoring

Collaborative planning

Vibrant school culture

Professional learning

Job summary

Kōwhai Intermediate in Auckland is seeking a passionate Certificated teacher to join our whānau for Years 1–8. You will foster strong relationships with students and whānau, deliver engaging literacy and numeracy programmes, and contribute to a learning environment grounded in belonging.

Ideally, you bring a commitment to culturally responsive practice, a positive, can-do attitude, and humour. Start date: 25 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build strong, positive relationships with students and whānau.
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice and diversity.
• Experience delivering structured literacy and numeracy programmes; PLD preferred.
• Maintain high standards while prioritising student wellbeing and belonging.
• Positive, can-do attitude with sense of humour.

Skills

Building strong relationships with stu

Culturally responsive practice

Structured literacy delivery

Student wellbeing focus

Positive attitude and humour

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Kōwhai Intermediate in Auckland is seeking a passionate Certificated teacher to join our whānau for Years 1–8. You will foster strong relationships with students and whānau, deliver engaging literacy and numeracy programmes, and contribute to a learning environment grounded in belonging.

Ideally, you bring a commitment to culturally responsive practice, a positive, can-do attitude, and humour. Start date: 25 January 2027.