Kaiako / Classroom Teacher – Y5–6

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date : 28 / 01 / 2026, End Date : 27 / 01 / 2027 (Due to roll drop)

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

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

Oratia School is looking for an inspiring kaiako to join our Tuakana (Y5–6) team.

At Oratia School, we are committed to fostering academic excellence, wellbeing, and future-ready learning.

Our collaborative team works hard to create a warm, inclusive environment where both students and staff thrive.

We are looking for a teacher who :

Has strong structured literacy and numeracy pedagogy and a willingness to keep learning.

Shows strengths or an interest in Maori, Reo and Tikanga, Pasifika, Music or Enviro

Builds positive, meaningful relationships with tamariki, whanau, and staff and has effective behaviour-management strategies to support positive learning environments.

Enjoys working collaboratively within a dedicated team.

Thinks critically and creatively about teaching and learning

We offer :

A supportive, collegial teaching environment.

Excellent professional learning & development (PLD) opportunities.

The chance to make a genuine difference in a school community that values innovation, inclusion and collaboration.

Applications are invited from NZ-registered teachers, with the position commencing

Beginning teachers are welcome to apply.

Please tell us what your strengths are and what you can offer to the wider school community.

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

Physical address : 1 Shaw Road, Oratia, Auckland

Postal Address : 1 Shaw Road, Oratia, Auckland,

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