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Baverstock Oaks School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family centered primary school in Auckland is seeking a Certificated teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover position starting on February 2, 2026. The ideal candidate will be engaged in creating collaborative learning environments, with a strong content knowledge and effective pedagogy. This school offers opportunities for professional development and leadership. If you're passionate about teaching young learners, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a certificated teacher with a strong grasp of subjects taught.
• Ability to collaborate and create positive learning outcomes.
• Organised and capable of managing deadlines professionally.

Responsibilities

• Teach a diverse range of subjects to primary and intermediate students.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance the learning environment.
• Engage in professional development and leadership opportunities.

Skills

Effective pedagogy across the curriculum

Strong working content knowledge

Collaboration skills

Education

Certificated teacher qualification

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 02/02/2026, End Date: 15/12/2026 (Maternity leave)

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

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

We have two vacancies in our family centred school. Are you interested in an opportunity to teach and learn in a learning environment where we all are “Learning to Grow: Growing to Learn”?

Are you excited by the idea of collaborating with others, drawing on everyone’s strengths to create the best outcomes for all? Take the next step in your career by joining us on the adventure of developing our dynamic school.

We have one fixed-term position (maternity cover), and one permanent position to offer kaiako who believe in finding the potential in every child they learn with, have a strong working content knowledge and effective pedagogy across the curriculum. Being a large school there is every possibility the fixed-term position will be made permanent for 2027.

The successful applicant will be strategically organised and able to effectively meet deadlines and manage themselves as a professional.

As we are a large multi-cultural school there are many opportunities to develop your leadership skills. These positions start at the beginning of term 1 Monday, 2 February 2026.

If you’re looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we’d love to hear from you!

If you would like to visit the school you are welcome to make time to meet us, please contact Delia to arrange a suitable day and time.

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address: 21 Baverstock Road, Flat Bush, Auckland