Scale A Teacher - Year 1

Whenuapai School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Whenuapai School in Auckland is seeking a passionate, NZ-registered teacher for a fixed-term Year 1 position (Parental Leave Cover). The successful applicant will join a collaborative, caring team dedicated to tamariki success.

We value energetic, well-organised educators who are committed to professional development, working with Science of Learning practices, PR1ME Maths, Structured Literacy and PB4L behaviour strategies.

Qualifications

• NZ-registered teacher with collaborative, caring approach.
• Committed to providing high-quality education for all tamariki.
• Experience with Science of Learning practices and PR1ME Maths is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 1 students in a primary setting and contribute to the Year 1–8 curriculum.
• Foster positive relationships with students, staff and the wider community.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and collaborate with the school team.

Skills

Collaborative

Caring

Team player

Organised

Energetic

Professional development

Education

NZ teaching registration

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Parental Leave Cover)

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

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

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and committed teacher to join our school community in a fixed-term Year 1 teaching position.

We are looking for a New Zealand-registered teacher who is collaborative, caring and a dedicated team player. If you are committed to providing the highest quality education for all tamariki, we would love to hear from you.

We seek kaiako who are well-organised, energetic and enthusiastic about teaching. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to professional development and a readiness to work collaboratively within a dynamic team. Experience with, or a willingness to adapt to, Science of Learning practices, PR1ME Maths, Structured Literacy and effective PB4L behaviour management is essential.

The successful applicant will be passionate about raising student achievement and building positive relationships with students, staff and the wider community.

In your application, please share why you would be a great fit for our kura and outline your extracurricular strengths.