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Selwyn Park School; Northland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary and intermediate school in Northland is seeking a highly motivated teacher for 2026. The ideal candidate will have excellent English skills, a deep understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum, and a collaborative approach to education. They should be culturally responsive and possess the ability to build relationships with students and their families. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Have a great sense of humour.
• Belief and experience in collaborative practice.
• Understand the future demands of 21st-century education.

Skills

Excellent English language skills

Excellent relationship builder

Deep knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum

Culturally responsive

Competent with technology

Solutions based

Job description

Overview

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher, Certificated teacher. English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts.

We are looking for a highly motivated, resilient and passionate teacher to work in either our junior or middle school for 2026.

Successful schools are built on positive relationships and quality teachers. We are looking for someone who is motivated and knows the qualities needed to work in a New Zealand School, because it is the right place for them; someone who knows Selwyn Park School, our vision and what this means - not just for a job in NZ. We are a school where it is ok to try something new to make an impact on our students with lots of support around you, where it’s ok to have grand ideas and use your passions to influence a love of learning.

If this is you, read below.

Key attributes

• Excellent English language skills (both spoken and written) to teach literacy and the key attributes of learning to our school students
• Have a great sense of humour
• Excellent relationship builder with both kids, adults and whanau
• A deep knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum
• Belief and experience in collaborative practice - knowing that we can achieve great things together
• Culturally responsive
• Understand the future demands of 21st-century education
• Competent with technology (not just able to use Google apps).
• Forward, outside-the-box thinker
• Solutions based
• Go the extra mile for our learners - because they’re worth it!
• Do not have a fixed mindset of how things should be done.

Positions start January 28th 2026.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
38 Onslow Street, Dargaville

Postal Address:
38 Onslow Street, Dargaville, 0310