Scale A Classroom Teacher - Year 2/3

St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay); Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) Auckland is seeking a Scale A Classroom Teacher for Year 2/3 for a one-year fixed-term maternity leave. The role is full-time and starts 02 February 2027, ending 16 December 2027.

The school emphasises positive student outcomes, culturally responsive teaching, and strong collaboration within a Catholic school community. Applicants should be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and registered or eligible for registration with the Teaching Council

Qualifications

• Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) teaching experience desirable.
• Certificated teacher with NZ registration or eligibility.
• Experience across core curriculum areas listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 2/3 class in a fixed-term maternity leave role.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to drive positive student outcomes.
• Contribute to school culture and student well-being.

Skills

English

Health & physical education

Learning languages

Mathematics & statistics

Science

Social sciences

Technology

Te reo Māori

The arts

Education

Certificated teacher (NZ)

Job description

Scale A Classroom Teacher - Year 2/3

St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) Auckland

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 02/02/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Maternity Leave)

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

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated teacher to join our supportive and welcoming team, for a one-year fixed-term maternity leave position in a Year 2/3 classroom. You will work alongside dedicated, collaborative colleagues focused on driving positive student outcomes.

Key attributes

• Positive, student-centred approach with high expectations for learning and behaviour
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching practices
• Strong collaborative mindset and team spirit
• Experience with Structured Literacy (particularly the Better Start Literacy Approach) is highly desirable

Both experienced educators and Beginning Teachers are welcome to apply. Incumbents applying.

Special Character Requirements

Staff are expected to recognise and respect the school’s Catholic special character and be actively involved in the total life of the school, in a manner which respects the religious instruction given and religious observances practiced within the school.

Please note: You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. If you do not hold all necessary documents, including Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand registration and NZ citizenship, residency or a valid work visa, please do not apply.