Scale A Teacher Years 7 and 8

Birkdale Intermediate; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Birkdale Intermediate on Auckland's North Shore is seeking a passionate Scale A teacher to lead a Year 7–8 composite class for 2027. You will value inclusive education, maintain high expectations for learners, and bring a growth mindset to your practice within a supportive, collaborative staff.

New Zealand registered teachers only, with a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive teaching integrated into daily lessons.

Qualifications

• Must be a NZ registered teacher with current practicing certificate.
• Experience teaching Year 7–8 (composite) is preferred.
• Commitment to inclusive education and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a Year 7–8 composite class for 2027.
• Deliver inclusive, evidence-based teaching and assessment.
• Collaborate with staff to support student learning and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a positive school culture and team environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Collaboration

Cultural responsiveness

Education

NZ teaching registration

Job description

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About the role

Birkdale Intermediate School is seeking a passionate, positive, and collaborative Scale A teacher to teach in a Year 7 and 8 composite classroom for 2027.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who is committed to inclusive education, holds high expectations for all learners, and brings a growth mindset to their practice. You will be joining a supportive, collegial staff who value positive relationships, strong teamwork, and hard work.

Situated on Auckland’s North Shore, Birkdale Intermediate serves a wonderfully diverse and close-knit community. We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities to meet the needs and interests of our Year 7 and 8 students while striving for academic excellence.

The successful candidate will have:

• outstanding interpersonal skills, with an honest and passionate approach to teaching
• The ability to identify and plan for the individual needs of diverse learners using effective, evidence-based classroom practices
• strong organisational and classroom management skills, with the ability to work in an agile, flexible environment
• a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to weave culturally responsive practices into daily classroom teaching to build strong relationships with students and whānau
• a collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute positively to our wider school culture and team.

While prior teaching experience is preferable, most importantly we are seeking a teacher committed to their ongoing professional growth and development, and our students, whānau, and wider school community.

Position starts term 1, 2027. New Zealand registered teachers only.

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

Position Full-time, Permanent

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