Year 5 Kaiako: Innovative, Mentored Teaching Leader

Sherwood School (Auckland); Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enthusiastic senior learners

Culturally diverse whānau community

Supportive staff culture and wellbeing

Professional learning and induction/te

Leadership development and digital flu

Job summary

Sherwood School in Auckland invites a dedicated Year 5 teacher to join our senior school team for 2027. You will inspire curiosity, foster independence, and nurture the wellbeing of every learner within a vibrant, inclusive classroom anchored in our HEART values: Hauora, Effort, Aroha, Respect, and Togetherness.

We offer strong mentorship for Beginning Teachers, high-quality professional learning, and opportunities to develop leadership, digital fluency, and te reo Māori integration across the

Responsibilities

• Builds deep, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.
• Holds high expectations, accelerates student progress, and fosters student voice, critical thinking, and self-management.
• Celebrates the diversity of our school community, with a genuine commitment to integrating te reo Māori and tikanga Māori into everyday practice.
• Confidently weaves digital tools and creative approaches into inquiry-based, purposeful learning experiences.
• Brings warmth, humour, flexibility, and a willingness to contribute actively to our collaborative teaching syndicate.

Job description

Sherwood School in Auckland invites a dedicated Year 5 teacher to join our senior school team for 2027. You will inspire curiosity, foster independence, and nurture the wellbeing of every learner within a vibrant, inclusive classroom anchored in our HEART values: Hauora, Effort, Aroha, Respect, and Togetherness.

We offer strong mentorship for Beginning Teachers, high-quality professional learning, and opportunities to develop leadership, digital fluency, and te reo Māori integration across the