Mathematics Acceleration and Structured Literacy Support

Marist School (Mt Albert); Albert-Eden; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marist School in Mt Albert, Auckland, invites applications for a mathematics acceleration and structured literacy support teacher for 2027. The role supports learners not yet meeting curriculum levels, using small groups to accelerate maths and literacy within Years 0–6.

You will assess progress, tailor instruction and work closely with teachers and whānau to build confidence and achievement in maths and reading. BSLA training is advantageous; NZ residency required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current practising certificate with the NZ Teaching Council and reside in New Zealand.
• Primary trained teacher with strong maths and statistics curriculum knowledge.
• Experience supporting students requiring additional learning support.
• Use assessment and evidence to inform teaching and track progress.
• Be collaborative, organised and passionate about improving learner outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups to accelerate maths and literacy.
• Identify needs using assessments and deliver targeted instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and whānau to support learners.
• Teach across Years 0 to 6 as required by learner needs.

Skills

Maths curriculum knowledge

Assessment-informed teaching

Student support experience

Relationship building with ākonga/whān

Education

Practising certificate (NZ Teaching Council)

Job description

Marist School is a Roman Catholic school located in Mt Albert, Auckland. We are a co‑ed integrated school, Years 1 to 6, with a roll of approximately 280 students.

We are seeking a passionate, skilled and experienced teacher to join our team as a mathematics acceleration and structured literacy support teacher in 2027.

Prior BSLA training is advantageous. Training in mathematics acceleration will be provided by the Ministry of Education in early 2027.

The role is to support students who are not yet meeting expected curriculum levels in mathematics and literacy. The successful applicant will work with small groups of students to accelerate learning so they can confidently access their year level mathematics or literacy programme. Teaching will likely be across Years 0 to 6, depending on the needs of our learners.

You will use assessment information to identify needs, deliver targeted, evidence‑based instruction, track progress, and work closely with classroom teachers and whānau to support learners’ confidence and achievement in mathematics and literacy.

The successful applicant will:

• have a current practising certificate with the New Zealand Teaching Council and currently reside in New Zealand
• demonstrate strong mathematics and statistics curriculum knowledge as a primary trained teacher
• have experience supporting students requiring additional learning support
• use assessment and evidence to inform teaching
• be able to build strong relationships with ākonga, staff and whānau
• be collaborative, organised and passionate about improving outcomes for learners.