Junior Teacher – Year 2

Orakei School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Orakei School in Auckland is seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing Junior School teacher for a Year 2 classroom. You will contribute to a caring, forward-thinking school where every learner belongs, grows and thrives.

We value collaborative practice, strong foundations in literacy and mathematics, and culturally sustaining teaching that honours te ao Māori. You will join a supportive junior team with access to high-quality professional learning and time to plan, collaborate and grow as a

Qualifications

• is collaborative, reflective and willing to learn alongside others
• has a sound understanding of effective junior literacy and mathematics teaching
• is committed to structured literacy and responsive, engaging classroom practice
• creates an inclusive classroom where all learners feel known, supported and challenged

Responsibilities

• This position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive junior team and a wider staff culture that values professional growth. High-quality professional learning and development, including structured literacy and mathematics, is available, along with appropriate release time to support planning, collaboration and professional inquiry.

Skills

Collaborative

Reflective practice

Junior literacy focus

Numeracy teaching

Structured literacy

Inclusive classroom

Energy and initiative

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Ōrākei School is seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing and effective Junior School teacher to join our team in a Year 2 classroom.

We are a vibrant full primary school in the heart of Ōrākei, with a strong commitment to creating a learning environment where every learner belongs, grows and thrives. Our school values of excellence, respect, creativity, inquiring minds, self-belief and kindness sit at the heart of all that we do.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• is collaborative, reflective and willing to learn alongside others
• has a sound understanding of effective junior literacy and mathematics teaching
• is committed to structured literacy and responsive, engaging classroom practice
• creates an inclusive classroom where all learners feel known, supported and challenged
• brings energy, initiative and a genuine commitment to our diverse school community.

This position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive junior team and a wider staff culture that values professional growth. High-quality professional learning and development, including structured literacy and mathematics, is available, along with appropriate release time to support planning, collaboration and professional inquiry.

Ōrākei School includes both English-medium and Rumaki learning pathways, and we value the rich cultural, linguistic and community connections that make our kura unique. A commitment to honouring te ao Māori and supporting a culturally sustaining environment is important.

If you are a passionate junior teacher who would enjoy contributing to a caring, forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you.