Team Leader

Golden Sands School; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Sands School in the Bay of Plenty region is seeking an experienced Team Leader and Certificated teacher for a full-time fixed-term role starting 03/02/2027, ending 16/12/2027 as part of a special project release. The role covers Primary and intermediate (Years 1-8).

You will lead and teach within collaborative learning spaces, collaborating with colleagues to co-plan, co-teach and build a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold a certificated teaching qualification.
• Experience leading and collaborating in school settings.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, student-centered learning.
• Ability to co-plan and co-teach in collaborative spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach within collaborative learning spaces.
• Co-plan, co-teach, and build a strong team culture.
• Foster positive relationships with students, staff and whānau.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Relational trust

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 03/02/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Special project release)

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 a passionate, experienced educator ready to step into a leadership role that makes a real difference? We are seeking an innovative, collaborativeTeam Leaderto join our supportive staff starting Term 1.

Collaboration is key

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. In this role,collaboration is key—you will lead and teach within our collaborative learning spaces, working alongside teaching colleagues to co-plan, co-teach and build a great team culture.

You will also bring strong relational trust and a commitment to culturally responsive, student-centered learning.

Class level likely Year 4/5