Scale A - Year 0/1

Halsey Drive School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Halsey Drive School in Auckland is seeking a dedicated certificated teacher for a Year 0/1 classroom due to roll growth. The position starts in Term 1, 2027, and involves delivering NZ Curriculum-aligned literacy, numeracy and learning across primary years.

The successful applicant will create a warm and inclusive learning environment, differentiate experiences to engage learners, and build strong relationships with students, whānau and staff.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the NZ Curriculum and effective early literacy and numeracy practices.
• Creates a warm, nurturing and engaging learning environment supporting transitions to school.
• Designs differentiated learning experiences fostering curiosity and confidence.
• Builds positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues.
• Reflective, collaborative and committed to ongoing professional growth.
• Embraces multicultural richness and supports culturally responsive practices.

Skills

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Early literacy & numeracy

Differentiated learning

Student wellbeing

Collaborative practice

Culturally responsive practice

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 03/02/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (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

Are you an enthusiastic, innovative, and culturally responsive teacher with a passion for nurturing our youngest learners? Due to roll growth, we are seeking a dedicated and collaborative professional to join our vibrant teaching team in a Year 0/1 classroom at the start of Term 1, 2027.

Halsey Drive School is a diverse and inclusive primary school located in Lynfield, Auckland. We are proud of our strong community partnerships, our commitment to student wellbeing, and our focus on high-quality teaching and learning.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has a strong understanding of the NZ Curriculum and effective early literacy and numeracy practices.
• Creates a warm, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports a positive transition to school.
• Designs purposeful, differentiated learning experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
• Builds positive relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues.
• Is reflective, collaborative, and committed to ongoing professional growth.
• Embraces the multicultural richness of our school and actively supports culturally responsive and inclusive practices.

Experience with the Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA), structured literacy, and Maths - No Problem! will be advantageous.

Come and be part of a supportive and collaborative team where learners are at the heart of everything we do and our vision of inspiring lifelong learners who are curious, confident, and connected guides our practice.