Year 1 Teacher: One-Year Fixed-Term with Study Leave

Paerata School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paerata School in Auckland invites applications for a dedicated Scale A teacher to lead a New Entrant/Year 1 class for the 2027 school year, covering study leave.

The successful applicant will build strong tamariki-whānau relationships, deliver high-quality early literacy and numeracy instruction, and contribute to a warm, well-structured learning environment with opportunities for collaborative professional growth.

Qualifications

• Eligible teacher with current certification.
• Experience working with Year 1/New Entrant students preferred.
• Ability to foster strong literacy/numeracy foundations for young learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach a New Entrant/Year 1 class.
• Create a warm, engaging and well-structured learning environment.
• Collaborate with whānau, colleagues and the broader school community.

Skills

Early literacy

Numeracy

Team collaboration

Positive teaching

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Paerata School in Auckland invites applications for a dedicated Scale A teacher to lead a New Entrant/Year 1 class for the 2027 school year, covering study leave.

The successful applicant will build strong tamariki-whānau relationships, deliver high-quality early literacy and numeracy instruction, and contribute to a warm, well-structured learning environment with opportunities for collaborative professional growth.