Leader of Learning: Year 5/6

Wiri Central School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiri Central School in Auckland is seeking a dynamic and experienced teacher to lead a Year 5/6 team of three classes. The role is full-time and permanent, commencing 28 January 2027, with opportunities to collaborate with a committed staff and supportive whānau.

Growing effective leadership is a strategic priority; the successful applicant will be an expert classroom practitioner, possess excellent communication skills, and be eager to continue learning alongside colleagues and students.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and experienced teacher to lead a Year 5/6 team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to form reciprocal learning relationships with students and whānau.
• Be an expert classroom practitioner and willing to continue learning alongside colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach in and lead a team of three Year 5/6 classes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop teaching practice.
• Engage with whānau and community to support student learning.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

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About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly committed and collegial team as well as a fabulous community of students and whānau. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced teacher to teach in and lead a team of three Year 5/6 classes. The position commences on 28 January 2027.

Growing effective leadership is a strategic priority; whether you are an aspiring leader or an experienced leader we are looking for a motivated educator to collaborate and learn alongside us. Our ideal applicant would be open to learning, have excellent communication skills, ability to form reciprocal learning focused relationships with students and whānau, be an expert classroom practitioner and be willing to continue to learn alongside colleagues.

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

Position Full-time, Permanent

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