Scale A Teachers (2 Positions)

Sherwood School (Auckland); Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood School in Browns Bay, Auckland, is seeking two Scale A teachers for the 2027 school year. Beginning teachers are welcome. Start date is 28/01/2027 and the end date is 27/01/2028 due to roll growth.

We value relationship-focused, collaborative educators who celebrate diverse backgrounds and can integrate digital tools to enhance learning. Placements will be aligned with strengths after selection to best support tamariki wellbeing and achievement.

Qualifications

• Certified teacher with NZ registration or eligibility.
• Primary/Intermediate teaching experience preferred.
• Willingness to teach across Year 1–8.
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning across the NZ curriculum.
• Collaborate with staff to support student wellbeing and achievement.
• Integrate digital tools to enhance student learning.
• Adapt teaching to diverse learner needs and backgrounds.

Skills

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Culturally responsive practice

Digital tools for learning

Education

Teaching certificate

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Due to roll growth)

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

Sherwood School is a progressive, welcoming, and child-centred learning community located in the heart of Browns Bay on Auckland's North Shore. We pride ourselves on our rich cultural diversity and a highly supportive staff culture. Everything we do is driven by our core school HEART values: Hauora, Effort, Aroha, Respect and Togetherness.

We are seeking two enthusiastic, collaborative, and dedicated Scale A teachers to join our team for the 2027 school year. Beginning Teachers are welcome!

Because finding the right people to fit our positive school culture is our highest priority, the specific year levels for these positions are to be determined. We want to hear about your passions, your strengths, and your preferred teaching levels. We will work with the successful candidates to place them in the year groups where they will shine the most!

We are looking for educators who:

• Are relationship-focused and put the holistic wellbeing (Hauora) of our tamariki first.
• Are team players who thrive in a highly collaborative and supportive environment.
• Demonstrate culturally responsive practice and celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our learners.
• Are innovative, reflective, and committed to their own professional growth.
• Can seamlessly integrate digital tools to enhance student learning.

These are fixed-term, full-time positions for the 2027 school year, commencing in Term 1, 2027 as we have experienced roll growth and school visits are welcome.