Scale A - Year 6 Teacher

Halsey Drive School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Halsey Drive School in Lynfield, Auckland, invites an enthusiastic Certificated teacher to lead Year 6 in Term 1, 2027. You will deliver engaging, differentiated literacy, numeracy and Marae-based learning while fostering learner agency and leadership.

We value strong relationships with whānau and staff, cultural responsiveness, and ongoing professional growth in a diverse, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the NZ Curriculum and literacy/numeracy practices.
• Ability to design engaging, differentiated learning for senior primary learners.
• Commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 6 class in Term 1, 2027 and deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Plan, assess, and differentiate to meet learner needs and wellbeing.
• Build strong relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with teaching team to support school goals and transitions to intermediate.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Learner agency

Collaboration

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Certificated teacher (NZ)

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 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 6 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 literacy and numeracy practices.
• Fosters learner agency, independence, and leadership, preparing students for a successful transition to intermediate school.
• 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.