Scale A Teacher

Oteha Valley School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oteha Valley School in Auckland invites applications from passionate teachers for a full-time, permanent role starting Term 1, 2027. We value strong relationships, high expectations, and a commitment to ensuring every learner thrives in a collaborative learning community.

Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of structured literacy and structured mathematics, and be able to cater for a wide range of learning needs. Residency or eligibility to work in NZ is required.

Qualifications

• Hold current New Zealand teacher registration.
• Residence in New Zealand or eligibility to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning experiences across English, Health and PE, Languages, Maths and more.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment where every learner thrives.
• Build strong partnerships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Contribute to school improvement and share learning with the team.

Skills

Structured literacy

Structured mathematics

Inclusive classroom

Team collaboration

Job description

We are looking for a passionate, motivated teacher to join our vibrant and supportive learning community from the beginning of Term 1, 2027.

Whether you're an experienced educator or looking for your next exciting opportunity, you'll be joining a collaborative team that values strong relationships, high expectations, and a commitment to ensuring every learner thrives.

We are seeking a teacher who is passionate about creating engaging learning experiences, fostering a sense of belonging, and empowering tamariki to achieve success.

Please indicate your preferred year levels in your application.

Why Oteha Valley School?

A welcoming, collaborative staff culture where teamwork matters

Supportive leadership committed to professional growth and development

Engaged learners and a diverse school community

Opportunities to contribute to school-wide initiatives and innovation

A sound understanding of the updated New Zealand Curriculum and the ability to cater for a wide range of learning needs are essential. Experience with BSLA and Maths No Problem is advantageous but not essential.

We are seeking a teacher who:

Has a strong understanding of structured literacy and structured mathematics approaches

Creates a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every learner feels valued

Maintains high expectations and effective classroom practices that enable students to flourish

Builds authentic partnerships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues

Contributes positively to a collaborative team culture and ongoing school improvement

Brings energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and grow

Applicants must

Hold current New Zealand teacher registration

Have New Zealand residency or eligibility to work in New Zealand

We welcome school visits and encourage prospective applicants to come and experience our school community firsthand.

Come and be part of a team where relationships matter, learning is valued, and every child is supported to be their best.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full time, Permanent

Learning areas English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts