Role: All Year Groups – 12-Month Fixed Term (Project Role)
Start: Term One, 2026
Location: Central Auckland
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have full working rights or be on a valid working holiday visa.
Our client is a vibrant, community-focused primary school located in Central Auckland. The school places a strong emphasis on environmental awareness, hands-on learning, and fostering real-world skills in a meaningful way.
The Garden to Table programme is a project based role, which empowers tamariki to grow, harvest, prepare, and share fresh seasonal food. The school values experiential learning and is proud of its engaging outdoor education spaces, strong connection to the local environment, and commitment to sustainability.
With supportive leadership and a close-knit staff team, this school offers a collaborative and purpose-driven work environment, where relationships with students, whānau, and the wider community are highly valued.
What Our Client is Looking For:
We’re seeking a teacher who is:
Passionate about sustainability, environmental education, and hands-on learning
Confident working with children of all ages, from Year 0 to Year 6
Skilled in facilitating practical garden and/or kitchen-based learning experiences
Comfortable planning and delivering sessions that align with the New Zealand Curriculum
A strong communicator who can build rapport with students, staff, and volunteers
Flexible, creative, and able to adapt to seasonal changes and the evolving needs of the programme
Enthusiastic about promoting hauora (wellbeing), teamwork, and student agency through meaningful learning opportunities
To Be Successful, We Are Looking for Teachers With:
A Level 7 teaching qualification in Primary (or NZQA-approved equivalent)
Experience in a primary and/or intermediate school setting
Current NZ Teacher Registration (or in the process of obtaining it)
Availability to work 2 days per week from Term One 2026 for a 12-month fixed term
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Due to the high volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.