Team leader – specialist school

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

2MU + SDA

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Join our team at a vibrant specialist school on Auckland's North Shore. With our main campus in Hauraki and satellite classes across five additional schools, we offer a nurturing environment for students with special needs, aged 5 to 21. Our small classes ensure personalised attention, each class of eight students benefiting from dedicated teachers, aides, and a therapy team.

We're looking for an inspirational team leader to oversee a syndicate and become an integral part of our leadership team. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge about ORS students and, ideally, experience in a specialist educational setting. As a team leader, you'll mentor and guide our teachers and teacher aides, driving forward educational and developmental outcomes.

This role blends leadership and hands‑on involvement, offering release from classroom duties while also stepping in to support teaching staff as needed during CRT.

Key requirements :

• A valid driver's licence and the ability to drive school vehicles
• Exceptional ability to forge and maintain positive relationships.
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support.
• Forward‑thinking and introspective approach to teaching.
• Competence in juggling multiple tasks and setting priorities.
• Strategic thinking and action planning capabilities.

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, and completed application form (available on our website).

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position are set by the relevant collective agreement (Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement). The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $61,329 to $10,3086, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. The individual’s actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate and creative educator to our team!

Applicants must hold registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

How to apply

Please send your application form, CV, and cover letter to :

Physical address :

1A St Leonards Road, Hauraki, Auckland

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