Year 5/6 Teacher – Join a Supportive & Fun School Community

Role: Year 5/6 Teacher – Fixed Term till the end of December
Start: Term two, 2026
Location: West Auckland

Our client welcomes applications from overseas-trained teachers coming on the working holiday visa, and provides excellent guidance for beginning teachers entering the profession.

About the School:

This welcoming, community-based West Auckland school is known for its nurturing, inclusive environment and commitment to growing confident, curious learners. With small class sizes and a strong focus on relationships, the school fosters a safe and supportive space where both students and teachers thrive.

The children are a delightful bunch, kind, enthusiastic, and full of personality. Staff are proud of the school’s culture of care and connection, which places value on wellbeing, diversity, and working together to support every learner.

The team includes several long-standing staff members who bring experience and stability, alongside newer teachers who contribute fresh ideas and energy. Leadership is approachable, personable, proactive, and committed to professional growth and creating a genuinely fun and rewarding place to teach.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Someone who values relationships as the foundation of a child's learning and development. 
• Building trust and rapport with students, whānau, and colleagues is central to your teaching
• Fun, bubbly, and energetic. You bring a positive presence to the classroom and staffroom alike

• Confident and proactive. You take initiative, show leadership in your space, and are not afraid to think creatively

• You’re dedicated, reliable, and committed to doing your best for your learners

• Adaptable and reflective. You're comfortable adjusting to meet the needs of different students and open to new ideas

• You welcome feedback, see yourself as a lifelong learner, and are excited to grow your practice

• You enjoy being part of a team where laughter, support, and shared responsibility are key
  
  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 setting (this includes practicum placements for beginning teachers)

• Current NZ Teacher Registration (or in the process of obtaining it)

• Availability to begin in Term Two 2026

How to Apply:

Click the APPLY button to submit your CV.

Due to the high volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.