Scale A Teacher – New Entrant/Year 1

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

Job summary

Paerata School in Auckland invites applications for a dedicated Scale A teacher to lead a New Entrant/Year 1 class for the 2027 school year, covering study leave.

The successful applicant will build strong tamariki-whānau relationships, deliver high-quality early literacy and numeracy instruction, and contribute to a warm, well-structured learning environment with opportunities for collaborative professional growth.

Qualifications

• Eligible teacher with current certification.
• Experience working with Year 1/New Entrant students preferred.
• Ability to foster strong literacy/numeracy foundations for young learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach a New Entrant/Year 1 class.
• Create a warm, engaging and well-structured learning environment.
• Collaborate with whānau, colleagues and the broader school community.

Skills

Early literacy

Numeracy

Team collaboration

Positive teaching

Education

Certificated teacher

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

Suitable for beginning teachers

We are excited to offer a one-year fixed-term teaching position at Paerata School for the 2027 school year, covering study leave.

At Paerata School, our vision is Growing Great People. We believe that strong relationships, quality teaching and meaningful connections with our whānau and community provide the foundation for every child to thrive.

We are seeking a highly motivated, caring and positive Scale A teacher to join our team and teach a New Entrant/Year 1 class. The successful applicant will have a genuine passion for working with our youngest learners and will consistently demonstrate excellent teaching practice, with particular strengths in early literacy and numeracy.

We are looking for someone who creates a warm, engaging and well-structured learning environment, builds strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

Paerata School is fortunate to have a welcoming community, a supportive School Board and FoTS, and a vibrant and diverse group of learners. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking and uplifting team, with strong collegial support and opportunities for professional growth.

Paerata School is located just minutes north of Pukekohe, in the heart of a rapidly growing community. We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit, meet our team and see what makes Paerata School a great place to teach.