Scale A Kaiako

Rosehill School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing professional learning

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Rosehill School in South Auckland is seeking a passionate Scale A New Zealand registered teacher for a permanent, full‑time position. You will work with ORS-funded ākonga and collaborate with teacher aides and therapists, with ongoing support from syndicate leaders and development coaches.

The school emphasizes hands‑on learning, real‑world experiences, and building respectful relationships. Experience with neuro‑affirming approaches, such as play‑based pedagogy and relationship‑centred

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher (Scale A)
• Experience with ORS-funded ākonga is advantageous
• Experience with neuro‑affirming approaches is desirable

Skills

Neuro‑affirming pedagogy

Play‑based pedagogy

Relationship‑centred practice

Team collaboration

Education

NZ teaching registration (Scale A)

Job description

Rosehill School, a large and multicultural specialist school in South Auckland, is seeking a passionate and committed Scale A New Zealand registered teacher for a permanent, full-time position.

This role is ideal for a teacher with a strong interest in working with ORS-funded ākonga. Experience in neuro‑affirming approaches, such as play‑based pedagogy, relationship‑centred practice, and sensory‑informed teaching, would be a real advantage.

We welcome applications from both experienced specialist educators and teachers who are excited to develop their career in specialist education. Whether you bring extensive experience working with ORS-funded ākonga or are looking for a supportive environment in which to build specialist expertise, Rosehill School offers the mentoring, professional learning, and collaborative team culture to help you succeed.

You will work closely with a team of teacher aides and therapists, with ongoing support from syndicate leaders and our development coaches. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work.

Rosehill School caters for ākonga aged 5 to 21 years across 16 sites, including our base school and a network of satellite classes. Our size and structure offer rich opportunities to teach in varied settings. We place a strong emphasis on hands‑on learning, real‑world experiences, and building respectful, meaningful relationships.

We are particularly interested in teachers who bring specialist knowledge and experience, as well as those with the enthusiasm and commitment to develop expertise in specialist education.

We offer:

• A comprehensive induction
• A positive, supportive professional culture
• Ongoing professional learning and development
• Opportunities to grow specialist skills and leadership capability

Salary and conditions are in line with Primary Teachers' Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers ranges from$62,862 to $105,686, depending on qualifications and experience. SDA and PTSA are paid in addition to base salary.

School visits are welcomed.

This vacancy closes on: 31/08/2026 at 3pm