Year 5/6 Classroom Kaiako

Dargaville Primary School; Northland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dargaville Primary School is seeking a Year 5/6 classroom teacher to join our team. The successful applicant will bring strong curriculum knowledge, inspire student leadership, and show a genuine eagerness to learn and grow within a supportive school community.

The role emphasizes ongoing professional learning, effective classroom practice, and a commitment to fostering leadership in senior primary students, in a fixed-term arrangement starting 02/02/2027 and concluding 27/01/2028.

Qualifications

• Must be a NZ registered teacher with current practicing certificate.
• Strong knowledge of the NZ Curriculum and engaging classroom practices.
• Proven ability to promote and empower leadership within senior primary students.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn new pedagogical approaches.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5/6 classroom to deliver the NZ Curriculum.
• Foster student leadership and student agency within the class.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and collaborate with staff.

Skills

NZ Registered Teacher

Curriculum Knowledge

Leadership Development

Growth Mindset

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 02/02/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Staffing Entitlement)

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 are seeking an inspiring, motivated Year 5/6 classroom teacher to join our team. We are looking for an educator with strong curriculum knowledge, a drive to foster student leadership, and a genuine eagerness to learn and grow.

Key requirements

• Must be aNZ registered teacher currently residing in New Zealand.
• Strong knowledge of the NZ Curriculum with effective, engaging classroom practices.
• Proven ability to promote and empower leadership within senior primary students.
• A strong growth mindset and willingness to learn new pedagogical approaches.

Terms and conditions, including base salary, are set by the relevant collective agreement.