Teacher | Kaiako, Scale A Positions (4)

Pukekohe North School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Pukekohe North School invites four enthusiastic teachers to join our English-medium teaching team for Term 1, 2027. We emphasise strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, warmth and high expectations, and belief that every learner can progress.

We value inclusion, explicit teaching, responsive planning, and continual professional growth, with opportunities to develop te reo Māori and culturally sustaining practice within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum knowledge and a passion for improving learner outcomes.
• Use assessment evidence to plan teaching, monitor progress and respond to learners’ strengths and needs.
• Work with whānau and colleagues to strengthen learner engagement and belonging.
• Reflect on practice and pursue ongoing professional growth.
• Keen to grow te reo Māori and culturally sustaining practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Year 1–8 with English-medium and Māori-medium pathways.
• Build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Create inclusive classrooms that support all learners to participate and take risks.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment planning

Whānau engagement

Reflective practice

Te reo Māori growth

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

Pukekohe North School is a Year 1–8 kura offering both English-medium and Māori-medium pathways.

We are seeking 4 enthusiastic and dedicated teachers to join our English-medium teaching team from Term 1, 2027. We are looking for people who build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, bring warmth and high expectations to the classroom, and believe every learner can make progress. Tell us about your strengths, passions and preferred teaching levels.

At Pukekohe North School, teaching is about more than what happens in the classroom. Relationships, belonging and culture matter in all we do. We are looking for kaiako who will know our learners well, teach explicitly, adapt learning to meet different needs, and create an inclusive classroom where tamariki feel confident to participate and take risks. Our values of manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, kotahitanga and tino rangatiratanga guide how we care for one another and work together.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• bring strong curriculum knowledge and a passion for improving learner outcomes
• use assessment evidence to plan teaching, monitor progress and respond to learners’ strengths and needs
• work with whānau and colleagues to strengthen learner engagement, regular attendance and belonging
• reflect on your practice and have aspirations of professional growth
• are keen to grow your use of te reo Māori and culturally sustaining practice
• bring energy, creativity, a sense of fun and a spirit of adventure.

Beginning teachers and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

We offer a supportive induction and opportunities to learn alongside our team.