Teacher

Clayton Park School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS)

Job summary

Clayton Park School is a vibrant and culturally diverse full primary school in Wattle Downs, Manurewa. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our Middle School (Year 4–6) team for 2027.

We value strong relationships, ARISE values, and inclusive, high‑quality learning experiences. The successful applicant will contribute to tamariki wellbeing, learning and success, and engage with whānau in a collaborative learning environment.

Qualifications

• Be culturally responsive and relational, valuing language, culture, identity and strengths of tamariki and whānau.
• Demonstrates commitment to te ao Māori, te reo Māori and tikanga Māori.
• Builds positive, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Passionate about engaging, purposeful learning experiences.
• Values collaboration and working in flexible learning spaces.
• High expectations for all learners and supporting every child to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and learning in the middle school (Year 4–6) for 2027.
• Foster strong relationships and a positive, inclusive classroom culture.
• Collaborate with colleagues in flexible learning spaces and across teams.
• Engage with whānau to support student wellbeing and success.

Skills

Culturally responsive

Relational

Collaborative

Reflective practice

Education

Certificated teacher

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

Join our Middle School (Year 4 to 6) team in 2027.

Are you a passionate, culturally responsive teacher who believes that strong relationships are at the heart of great teaching and learning?

Clayton Park School is a vibrant and culturally diverse full primary school in Wattle Downs, Manurewa. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our team and contribute positively to the learning, wellbeing and success of our tamariki.

At Clayton Park, our ARISE values guide how we learn, work and connect with one another. We are looking for a teacher who will actively model these values and help bring them to life within their classroom and across our kura.

We are seeking someone to start the 2027 school year with who:

• is culturally responsive and relational, valuing the language, culture, identity and strengths that every tamaiti and whānau brings to our school
• demonstrates a genuine commitment to te ao Māori, te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
• builds positive, respectful and inclusive relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues
• is passionate about creating engaging, purposeful and high-quality learning experiences
• values collaboration and enjoys planning, learning and working alongside others in our flexible learning spaces
• has high expectations for all learners and is committed to supporting every child to experience success
• is reflective, open to feedback and committed to ongoing professional learning, growth and development
• brings energy, positivity and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of our kura
• is excited about being part of a school that continues to learn, develop and improve together.

This position qualifies for the Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS). See Teacher Bonding Scheme for more information.

If you are a teacher who believes relationships matter, culture matters, collaboration matters, and every tamaiti deserves the opportunity to thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Come ARISE with us at Clayton Park School.