Year 7-8 Teacher

Clayton Park School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Park School in Auckland is seeking an exceptional Year 7-8 classroom teacher to join our dedicated and collaborative team from the beginning of the 2027 school year. We value teachers who bring energy, creativity, and high expectations while building strong, positive relationships with our tamariki, whānau, colleagues, and wider school community.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate culturally responsive teaching, sound Year 7-8 curriculum knowledge (structured literacy & mathematics),

Qualifications

• Be passionate about teaching and inspiring Year 7-8 learners.
• Culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices that celebrate identity, language, and culture.
• Sound Year 7-8 curriculum knowledge, particularly in structured literacy and mathematics.
• Build positive, respectful, and meaningful relationships with students, staff, and whānau.
• Embrace collaboration, teamwork, professional learning, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Join dedicated and collaborative team from the start of the 2027 school year.
• Contribute to a welcoming, supportive school environment and school-wide professional growth.
• Uphold ARISE values and foster positive relationships with the school community.

Skills

Year 7-8 teaching

Culturally responsive teaching

Collaboration

Structured literacy knowledge

Mathematics knowledge

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

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

Are you an enthusiastic, innovative, and culturally responsive teacher who is passionate about making a difference for young people?

Clayton Park School is seeking an exceptional Year 7-8 classroom teacher to join our dedicated and collaborative team from the beginning of the 2027 school year.

We are looking for a teacher who brings energy, creativity, and high expectations to the classroom, while building strong, positive relationships with our tamariki, whānau, colleagues, and wider school community.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about teaching and inspiring Year 7-8 learners.
• Demonstrate culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices that celebrate the identity, language, and culture of every learner.
• Have sound Year 7-8 curriculum knowledge, particularly in structured literacy and mathematics.
• Build positive, respectful, and meaningful relationships with students, staff, and whānau.
• Embrace collaboration, teamwork, professional learning, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate adaptability, resilience, initiative, and a willingness to embrace change.
• Actively model and promote our school's ARISE values.

At Clayton Park School, we value teachers who are curious, courageous, compassionate, and committed to ensuring every learner experiences success.

We offer a welcoming, supportive, and collaborative school environment where professional growth is encouraged, innovation is valued, and people matter.

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference and contribute positively to our Clayton Park School whānau, we would love to hear from you.