Classroom Teacher

Kia ora | 你好 | 안녕하세요 | ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ | Kamusta | Welkom We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher for a fixed-term position (year level to be agreed), starting term 1, 2027. At Upper Harbour Primary School, we are a connected, creative community that inspires courageous learners. Guided by our Graduate Profile, we prepare ākonga to question, explore, think smart, take action and share. Our values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, whai whakaaro and hiranga help every learner proudly say: “I’ve got what it takes.” You can read more about our approach to rich, coherent learning in this month’s Education Gazette. Who we are looking for We are seeking a teacher who: brings a growth mindset and commitment to ongoing professional learning. thrives in a collaborative, high-performing team. has strong pedagogical and curriculum knowledge, using the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum to create intentional, engaging learning. demonstrates a strong bicultural commitment and culturally responsive practice is committed to achieving excellent outcomes for all learners. A bit about us At UHPS, we value our teachers and the strengths, passions and expertise they bring. Our rich, coherent local curriculum is grounded in QuESTS, our student inquiry model. We integrate literacy and numeracy through our conceptual curriculum, teach structured literacy in Phase 1 using the BSLA approach, and use a range of Ministry mathematics resources to support effective mathematics teaching. We aim to create a positive, innovative environment where staff and learners thrive. Management Units are available to support leadership in areas that strengthen our curriculum, enrich student experiences or contribute to our wider school community. If you are ready to contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking school, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application form, CV and cover letter to jmay@upperharbour.school.nz by Sunday 11 October.