Scale A Classroom Teacher

Northcote School (Auckland); Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northcote School (Auckland) on Auckland's North Shore is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher for 2027 fixed term to cover leave. The position involves delivering high quality teaching and learning programmes across primary and intermediate (Years 1-8), based at Northcote's community‑focused school.

You will bring strong communication and organisational skills, a solid knowledge of literacy and mathematics pedagogy, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally sustaining

Qualifications

• Dynamic and enthusiastic teacher with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Strong knowledge of structured approaches to Literacy and Mathematics.
• Commitment to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embedding culturally sustaining practices.
• Committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, whānau and learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality and engaging teaching and learning programmes across Years 1–8.
• Lead literacy and mathematics instruction with a focus on student engagement.
• Collaborate with staff, whānau and learners to support a vibrant school culture.
• Support visits and onboarding of new staff and students.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Collaborative

Literacy instruction

Mathematics instruction

Education

Certificate of Teacher Registration

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Northcote School (Auckland) - Auckland, North Island

Primary and intermediate (Years 1-8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Suitable for beginning teachers

Based on Auckland's beautiful North Shore, Northcote Primary School is a community focused school with a current roll of 426, serving Years 0 to 6.

At the heart of everything we do is our vision where:

"Together we provide engaging opportunities in which belonging and a love of learning empowers everyone to be the best they can be."

Our school values of integrity, resilience, curiosity, respect and collaboration underpin our way of being.

Our school is well resourced, and we offer a supportive environment where professional learning, coaching and collaboration are highly valued, and where every child's identity, language and culture are recognised and celebrated.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher with strong communication and organisational skills to join our team fixed term for the 2027 school year covering leave.

You will be a great fit if you:

• are passionate about delivering high quality and engaging teaching and learning programmes
• have a strong knowledge of structured approaches to Literacy and Mathematics
• bring a warm, positive presence to the classroom
• understand the importance of honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embedding culturally sustaining practices
• are committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, whānau and learners.

If you are a motivated educator who wants to make a difference in a vibrant, community focused school, we would love to hear from you. Visits are welcome, come and see what we are all about.

Northcote School (Auckland)NZ

Physical address:
2 Lake Road, Northcote, Auckland

Postal Address:
2 Lake Road, Northcote, Auckland, 627