Scale A Kaiako / Teacher

Papatoetoe South School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Papatoetoe South School is seeking a Certificated teacher for Primary/Intermediate (Years 1–8) to join our forward-thinking kura at the start of Term 4. You’ll thrive in an inclusive environment, bring strong curriculum knowledge, and contribute to a truly collaborative team.

We value relationships, culture, and growth, and offer a supportive team where educators share ideas, support one another, and pursue ongoing professional learning and school-wide inquiry.

Qualifications

• Relational practice: An innate ability to build strong, learning-focused partnerships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.
• Impactful teaching: Solid, current curriculum knowledge and a commitment to high expectations for every learner.
• Community spirit: Enthusiasm for collaborative teaching, supporting our kaupapa, and contributing to wider school life.
• Adaptability: Experience across diverse year levels is a strong bonus.

Skills

Relational practice

Impactful teaching

Community spirit

Adaptability

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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

Are you an educator who thrives in a forward-thinking, inclusive environment? We are looking for an energetic Scale A teacher to join our team at the start of Term 4.

If you bring strong curriculum knowledge, a genuine heart for tamariki, and a desire to be part of a truly collaborative kura, this is the place for you.

Why you’ll love teaching with us

• A culture of belonging: We put equity, relational practice, and cultural responsiveness at the heart of everything we do.
• A true team environment: You won't teach on an island here. We share ideas, support each other, and grow together.
• Room to innovate: We value curious, reflective educators and actively support ongoing professional learning and school-wide inquiry.

What you bring to our kura

• Relational practice: An innate ability to build strong, learning-focused partnerships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.
• Impactful teaching: Solid, current curriculum knowledge and a commitment to high expectations for every learner.
• Community spirit: Enthusiasm for collaborative teaching, supporting our kaupapa, and contributing to wider school life.
• Adaptability: Experience across diverse year levels is a strong bonus.

If you are ready to make a genuine impact in a kura that values relationships, culture, and growth, we would love to receive your application.

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