Scale A Teacher – Year 5 Kaiako

Sherwood School (Auckland); Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enthusiastic senior learners

Culturally diverse whānau community

Supportive staff culture and wellbeing

Professional learning and induction/te

Leadership development and digital flu

Job summary

Sherwood School in Auckland invites a dedicated Year 5 teacher to join our senior school team for 2027. You will inspire curiosity, foster independence, and nurture the wellbeing of every learner within a vibrant, inclusive classroom anchored in our HEART values: Hauora, Effort, Aroha, Respect, and Togetherness.

We offer strong mentorship for Beginning Teachers, high-quality professional learning, and opportunities to develop leadership, digital fluency, and te reo Māori integration across the

Responsibilities

• Builds deep, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.
• Holds high expectations, accelerates student progress, and fosters student voice, critical thinking, and self-management.
• Celebrates the diversity of our school community, with a genuine commitment to integrating te reo Māori and tikanga Māori into everyday practice.
• Confidently weaves digital tools and creative approaches into inquiry-based, purposeful learning experiences.
• Brings warmth, humour, flexibility, and a willingness to contribute actively to our collaborative teaching syndicate.

Job description

Are you an energetic, forward-thinking kaiako ready to ignite curiosity and independence in our senior learners? Do you lead with heart and believe in creating a vibrant, inclusive classroom where every single tamaiti can thrive?

Sherwood School is a progressive, child-centred learning environment. Everything we do is anchored in our core HEART values: Hauora, Effort, Aroha, Respect, and Togetherness.

We are seeking a dedicated, innovative, and collaborative Year 5 Teacher to join our senior school team for the 2027 school year. Whether you are an experienced practitioner looking for an inspiring change or an enthusiastic Beginning Teacher eager to kickstart your career with exceptional mentorship, Sherwood is a place where you will be valued, supported, and encouraged to fly.

What we offer you:

• Enthusiastic, motivated senior learners who are eager to lead, question, and achieve.
• A rich, culturally diverse, and supportive whānau community.
• A collaborative, positive staff culture that genuinely values teacher wellbeing and work-life balance.
• High-quality professional learning, robust induction/mentoring for Beginning Teachers, and opportunities to develop your leadership.
• An environment that champions creativity, pedagogical innovation, and digital fluency.

We are looking for a kaiako who:

• Builds deep, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues, nurturing the holistic wellbeing of every learner.
• Holds high expectations, accelerates student progress, and fosters student voice, critical thinking, and self-management.
• Celebrates the diversity of our school community, with a genuine commitment to integrating te reo Māori and tikanga Māori into everyday practice.
• Confidently weaves digital tools and creative approaches into inquiry-based, purposeful learning experiences.
• Brings warmth, humour, flexibility, and a willingness to contribute actively to our collaborative teaching syndicate.

School visits are warmly welcomed - come and see our HEART values in action!

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

Position Full time, Fixed term

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