Team leader - Y5–6

Northcote School (Auckland); Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-resourced primary school in Auckland seeks an enthusiastic educator to lead the Year 5–6 teaching team starting term 1, 2026. Ideal candidates should be experienced in leading teams, possess strong communication skills, and have a commitment to student well-being and achievement. The position offers leadership roles and opportunities to mentor emerging leaders within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a teaching team.
• Ability to model inclusive practices.
• Strong commitment to student welfare and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Y5–6 teaching team from term 1, 2026.
• Support high-quality teaching and learning.
• Mentor and support emerging leaders in the team.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Communication

Culturally responsive practice

Mentoring

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Other senior leadership

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
2PMU

We are seeking an enthusiastic, inspiring and experienced educator to join us and lead our Y5–6 teaching team from term 1, 2026. We are looking for someone who has a great sense of humour, is passionate about making a positive difference, is empathetic and has the ability to lead a team of dedicated teachers. This position comes with two permanent management units that reflect the responsibility of the role. Leadership of MITEY Mental Health Programming and Learning Through Play is an advantage.

The successful applicant will:

• Be an active member of the leadership team
• Support high-quality, responsive teaching and learning
• Guide collaborative team planning and inquiry
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and strategic goals
• Mentor and support emerging leaders in your team
• Role model inclusive and culturally responsive practice
• Provide appropriate support in the management of student behaviour
• Monitor team’s student progress and achievement, student welfare, planning, assessment and reporting
• Provide professional leadership within the team and guide collaborative team planning and Inquiry
• Encourage shared leadership, collective responsibility, and collaborative problem solving
• Use evidence-informed practices to raise student achievement and engagement across the curriculum
• Model inclusive practices, promoting hauora (wellbeing) and a positive team culture
• Communicate vision, expectations, and feedback in ways that empower and inspire others

We are a well-resourced and supported school and part of a collaborative and supportive cluster of local schools.

Northcote Primary School has a proud history of serving its community and growing kind and self-managed learners. If you’re keen to commit and invest in this school and its community then we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please send your Covering letter, CV, and details of three referees to:

Physical address:
2 Lake Road, Northcote, Auckland

Postal Address:
2 Lake Road, Northcote, Auckland, 0627

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