Junior School Teacher

Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka); Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) in Auckland invites applications for a passionate junior school teacher for 2027. You’ll nurture literacy and numeracy, foster curiosity and build positive relationships with tamariki.

The school emphasizes structured literacy, project-based learning, and a six-block timetable in a supportive, faith-filled community. We welcome both experienced teachers and enthusiastic beginners who want to grow with us.

Qualifications

• Loves teaching junior learners and builds positive relationships.
• Brings energy and enthusiasm to the classroom.
• Committed to making learning meaningful and fun.

Responsibilities

• Teach junior learners (Years 1–8) with a focus on literacy, numeracy, and project-based learning.
• Foster positive relationships and collaborative learning in a supportive classroom.
• Engage students with creative and energetic teaching approaches.
• Contribute to a Catholic school community that values wellbeing and inclusion.

Job description

About the role

Small school. Big heart. Exciting learning!

Looking for a school that does things a little differently? Come and discover CTK!

Christ the King Catholic School is a vibrant, welcoming and forward-thinking Catholic primary school in Owairaka, Auckland. We are a small school with a big heart, wonderful tamariki, a supportive team and an exciting approach to teaching and learning.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and passionate junior school teacher to join our fantastic team in 2027.

What makes CTK special?

• Little learners love literacy – Building strong foundations through a structured literacy approach.
• Maths no problem – Developing confident mathematical thinkers through problem-solving and reasoning.
• Project-based learning – Bringing learning to life through authentic, engaging projects that encourage curiosity, creativity and collaboration.
• Our 6-block timetable – A unique approach to the school day, with six focused learning blocks and regular breaks that support engagement, wellbeing and purposeful teaching.
• A fantastic team – A collaborative, supportive environment where ideas are welcomed, professional growth is encouraged and staff genuinely enjoy working together.
• Our Catholic character – A strong Josephite identity inspired by St Mary MacKillop and grounded in faith, service and community.

Who are we looking for?

Someone who loves teaching junior learners, builds positive relationships, brings energy and enthusiasm to the classroom and is excited about making learning meaningful and fun!

Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an enthusiastic beginning teacher, we’d love to hear from you.

At CTK, you’re not just joining a school - you’re becoming part of a community where everyone belongs and everyone matters.

Come and be part of something special. Come and grow with us at CTK!

Applicants must be willing to support and uphold the special character of our Catholic school.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)

Reason for fixed-term position Roll fluctuations

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts

Region Auckland

Employer

Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)