Y5–6 classroom teacher

Matipo Road School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Auckland is seeking a dynamic and effective Certificated teacher for the Y5–6 team. The role requires creativity, collaboration, and a passion for enhancing student agency through innovative teaching methods. The successful applicant will join a passionate team committed to making learning engaging and purposeful. Visits to the school are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner with sound curriculum knowledge.
• Passionate about enhancing student agency through inquiry and innovation.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused, and committed to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Join the Y5–6 team at Matipo Road School.
• Build strong relationships with learners and their whānau.
• Make learning purposeful, engaging, and fun.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Creativity in teaching

Collaboration

Innovative teaching methods

Education

Teaching certification

Job description

Overview

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a future-focused, innovative, and inspiring teacher to join our Y5–6 team at Matipo Road School.

We are a passionate, collaborative team committed to building strong relationships with our learners and their whānau, and to making learning purposeful, engaging, and fun.

The successful applicant will be a dynamic and effective classroom teacher who is reflective, a risk-taker, and an inquirer — someone who brings creativity and enthusiasm to their teaching practice.

Are you:

• An excellent classroom practitioner with sound curriculum knowledge?
• Passionate about enhancing student agency through inquiry and innovation?
• Collaborative, solutions-focused, and committed to continuous learning?
• Ready to embrace and model our school values — Whanaungatanga, Aroha, Kaitiakitanga, and Ako?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

Visits to our kura are warmly encouraged.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: