Year 3-4 Teacher/Kaiako

Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional learning time

Collaborative culture

Beautiful environment for hands-on学习

Job summary

Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea in Orewa, Auckland, seeks a Certificated teacher for 2027 maternity leave cover to teach Years 1–8 in a warm, relational learning community.

The successful candidate will apply structured literacy and the refreshed maths curriculum, while upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi through classroom practice and whānau partnerships. This is a full-time fixed-term role for Terms 1–4, 2027 with a supportive professional learning culture.

Qualifications

• Relational Pedagogy: builds inclusive classrooms with restorative practices.
• Structured literacy approaches and maths curriculum alignment.
• Values-driven: integrates Tūrangawaewae, Kaitiakitanga, Manaakitanga, Whakapuāwai.
• Cultural responsiveness: normalises Te Reo Māori and tikanga in daily practice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Implement structured literacy and refreshed maths curriculum.
• Embed school values and whānau partnerships.
• Grow understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in teaching.

Skills

Relational Pedagogy

Curriculum Alignment

Values-Driven

Cultural Responsiveness

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Join our warm, relational learning community at Nukumea Primary School for the 2027 school year, while one of our valued teachers is on parental leave. Guided by our vision, Poipoia te kākano, kia puāwai, we are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative teacher who is passionate about empowering ākonga to flourish.

About Our School

Nukumea Primary is a Year 1–6 school located in a beautiful environment where we pride ourselves on being the welcoming, inclusive heart of our diverse community.

Key Responsibilities & Desired Attributes

• Relational Pedagogy: Maintains a positive, inclusive classroom environment built on restorative practice, kindness, and strong whānau partnerships.
• Curriculum Alignment: Demonstrates expertise in structured literacy approaches and confidence implementing the refreshed mathematics curriculum framework.
• Values-Driven: Embeds our core values of Tūrangawaewae, Kaitiakitanga, Manaakitanga, and Whakapuāwai into daily teaching and learning.
• Cultural Responsiveness: Normalises everyday Te Reo Māori and tikanga, honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi across classroom practices.

What We Offer

• A supportive, collaborative culture with dedicated time for professional learning and growth.
• Engaged, welcoming ākonga and whānau who actively contribute to school life.
• A beautiful natural environment offering rich opportunities for hands-on, authentic learning.

This full-time, fixed-term position covers maternity leave for the entirety of the 2027 school year (Terms 1–4).

• Applications Close: Monday 14th September
• Position Begins: Term 1, 2027

Physical address:
9 Cozier Pl, Orewa, Auckland