Scale A Year 5/6 Teacher

Ponsonby Primary School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponsonby Primary School in Auckland seeks a dynamic, permanent Senior School classroom teacher to guide energetic learners through the final years of primary education. The role prioritises mentoring, high expectations for student achievement, and participation in school life.

You will contribute to academic excellence and collaborate with a supportive team to prepare students for the leap to intermediate and secondary schooling.

Qualifications

• Experience in upper primary/senior school with high expectations for student achievement.
• Willingness to lead extracurricular sporting codes and physical education initiatives is a distinct advantage.
• Vibrancy and vision: a passionate, energetic educator who thrives in a collaborative, community-focused school environment.

Responsibilities

• Academic excellence: Deliver high-quality, engaging programs across the curriculum to push students to reach their full potential.
• Extracurricular contribution: Lead and support extracurricular sporting activities, sports teams, and school events.
• Transition and community: Guide senior students through key milestones, camp, and EOTC events.

Job description

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 inspiring educator ready to guide young leaders through their final chapters of primary school?

We are seeking a dynamic, high-achieving teacher to join our team at Ponsonby Primary School as a permanent classroom teacher in our Senior School. This is a pivotal role where you won’t just be teaching, you’ll be mentoring our senior students as they prepare for the leap to intermediate and secondary education.

You will join a collaborative team of educators and inherit a vibrant group of energetic learners who are eager for academic challenge, leadership opportunities, and active participation in school life.

Your mission is to maintain our standard of academic excellence while fostering the resilience, initiative, and responsibility that define our senior cohort.

Key responsibilities

• Academic excellence: Work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, engaging programs across the curriculum that push students to reach their full potential
• Extracurricular contribution: Lead and support extracurricular sporting activities, sports teams, and school events
• Transition and community: Guide senior students through key school milestones, camp, and EOTC events.

What we are looking for

• Experience: A proven track record of effective teaching in upper primary/senior school with high expectations for student achievement
• Sporting involvement: A willingness and enthusiasm to run extracurricular sporting codes and physical education initiatives (a distinct advantage).
• Vibrancy and vision: A passionate, energetic educator who thrives in a collaborative, community-focused school environment.