Scale A Year 5 Teacher

Halsey Drive School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Halsey Drive School in Auckland is seeking a Year 5 teacher for Term 1, 2027. You will deliver English, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, The Arts, Te reo Māori, and more within the New Zealand Curriculum, creating differentiated learning experiences for senior primary students.

We value culturally responsive practice, strong relationships with whānau and colleagues, reflective collaboration, and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and effective literacy and numeracy practices.
• Designs engaging, differentiated learning experiences for senior primary learners.
• Builds positive relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues.
• Reflective, collaborative approach and commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• Embraces multicultural richness and supports culturally responsive practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5 in a collaborative, inclusive classroom setting.
• Deliver English, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, The Arts, Te reo Māori, and Technology.
• Engage families and whānau to support student wellbeing and learning.
• Contribute to a positive school culture and ongoing professional growth.

Skills

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Literacy & Numeracy

Differentiated learning

Relationship building

Collaboration

Job description

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

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 senior primary learners? We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative professional to join our vibrant teaching team in a Year 5 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 New Zealand Curriculum and effective literacy and numeracy practices
• designs engaging, differentiated learning experiences that challenge and inspire senior learners
• 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 structured literacy, The CODE, 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.