Innovative Primary Teacher – Fixed-Term Maternity Cover

Shelly Park School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relational trust culture

Professional learning opportunities

Strong whānau engagement

Job summary

Shelly Park School in Auckland is seeking an innovative classroom teacher for a fixed-term maternity leave role covering Years 1–8. Start date is 26 January 2027 and end date is 26 January 2028.

You will deliver engaging lessons across the primary/intermediate range, align with the New Zealand Curriculum and structured literacy practices, and foster strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and effective assessment practices.
• Culturally responsive teaching with a focus on relationships with students and families.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and align with school values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across Years 1–8.
• Assess and monitor student progress and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to plan and implement curriculum.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment practices

Culturally responsive teaching

Collaborative teaching

Education

Registered Teacher

Job description

Shelly Park School in Auckland is seeking an innovative classroom teacher for a fixed-term maternity leave role covering Years 1–8. Start date is 26 January 2027 and end date is 26 January 2028.

You will deliver engaging lessons across the primary/intermediate range, align with the New Zealand Curriculum and structured literacy practices, and foster strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.