Year 7 and 8 Kaiako

St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale); Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS)

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) in Auckland is seeking a highly effective Year 7 and 8 Kaiako for a full-time fixed-term role for 2027. Start date 27/01/2027; end date 15/12/2027, with potential for extended responsibilities.

The successful applicant will be a New Zealand qualified teacher, able to deliver across English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori and The arts, while upholding the

Qualifications

• NZ qualified teacher with appropriate registration.
• Experience teaching Years 7–8 and senior school responsibilities desirable.
• Ability to lead in PE, sport and student leadership programmes.

Responsibilities

• Teach Years 7–8 in a senior school setting in Auckland.
• Provide leadership in PE, sport and student leadership programmes.
• Support the Catholic character of the school and engage with whānau and parish community.

Skills

Certificated teacher

Education

NZ teaching qualification

Job description

St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) Auckland

Year 7 and 8 Kaiako

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (Staff member taking on extra responsibilities for the year)

• 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
• Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS)

We are looking for a highly effective, passionate, and caring New Zealand qualified teacher to join us for the 2027 school year, and possibly beyond. Our school offers amazing tamariki, focused professional development and a very supportive staff, board, whānau and parish community.

This is a key position in our senior school teaching Years 7 and 8, with opportunities to provide leadership in PE, sport and student leadership programmes. Management unit/s may be available.

The successful candidate will have a growing understanding of Te Mātaiaho, New Zealand Curriculum, and be focused on improving and growing as a teacher and enhancing children’s learning. You will be hardworking and willing to go above and beyond for our tamariki and community.

Applicants for this position do not need to be Catholic but must be able to maintain programmes and activities that reflect the special Catholic character of the school.

You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. If you do not hold all necessary documents, including Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand registration and NZ citizenship, residency or a valid work visa, please do not apply.

Candidates may be eligible for the Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS). Eligibility depends on criteria set by the Ministry of Education. See Teacher Bonding Scheme for more information.

If you are passionate about making a difference we would love to hear from you.