Year 7-8 Teacher and Sport Enthusiast

Role: Full-Time Permanent Year 7-8 Teacher who is a sports enthusiast 
Start: Term One 2027
Location: South Auckland

School is accredited and welcomes overseas applications

About the School:
Our client school is an innovative and values-based primary school that has experienced significant growth in recent years being the school of choice in the community.

Our client is looking for a Year 7-8 teacher who is a sports enthusiast and passionate about encouraging student participation in physical activity. Sport has been identified as an area for continued growth, providing an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to make a meaningful contribution to this space and, once established, potentially step into additional leadership responsibilities towards the end of the year.

A unique feature of the school is its commitment to promoting student wellbeing, resilience, and a healthy, active lifestyle. Every week, students can participate in a fitness programme designed to start the day positively, build confidence, and develop perseverance. Now in its second year, the initiative has had a significant impact on student engagement and wellbeing.

The Principal actively participates in the High Performance fitness sessions alongside students, demonstrating the importance the school places on leading by example and fostering a positive culture around health and fitness.

The school is well-regarded for its modern learning environments and strong culture of collaboration. While many year levels operate within collaborative teaching spaces, the senior Year 7-8 area works more predominantly within a single-cell classroom model, providing teachers with greater ownership of their class, while remaining well-supported by the wider teaching team.

The school is led by a strong, approachable, and relaxed leadership team, the school has a culture of trust, care, and innovation. The team includes a dynamic mix of experienced and emerging educators, creating an environment where teachers feel supported, valued, and encouraged to grow professionally.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• A confident Year 7-8 teacher who thrives in a senior primary/intermediate setting
• A hands-on and engaging educator who can adapt teaching to meet diverse learning and developmental needs
• A passion for sport, physical activity, and promoting student wellbeing
• Skilled in creating an inclusive, positive, and engaging learning environment
• Strong relationship-building skills with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• Strong literacy and numeracy curriculum knowledge
• A growth mindset with an interest in future leadership opportunities

• A Level 7 education qualification in Primary and/or NZQA-approved equivalent
• Experience teaching in a primary and/or intermediate classroom setting
• Current NZ Teacher Registration (or in the process of obtaining it)
• A genuine interest in contributing to sport, wellbeing, or extra-curricular opportunities
• Availability to begin in Term One 2027

How to Apply: Simply click the APPLY button to submit your CV.
Due to the high volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.