Upper Harbour Primary School · Auckland
Year 1 Classroom Teacher
PrimaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Special project release)Beginning teachers welcomeLeadership units
Upper Harbour Primary School in Auckland is seeking a full-time, fixed-term Year 1 classroom teacher from 28 January to 16 December 2027, covering a special project release. The role is open to beginning teachers and suits someone confident with the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum, structured literacy, mathematics, inquiry learning and culturally responsive practice.
- Year 1 classroom teaching
- Fixed term through 16 December 2027
- Open to beginning teachers
- Structured literacy using BSLA
Closes in 12 days
Applications close 11 Oct 2026, 5pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Full-time, fixed-term Year 1 classroom teacher from 28 January to 16 December 2027, covering a special project release. The role is open to beginning teachers and involves teaching a Year 1 class within the school’s Years 1–8 setting.
What they’re looking for
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning
- Strong collaboration within a high-performing team
- Sound curriculum and pedagogical knowledge
- Effective use of the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum
- Strong bicultural commitment and culturally responsive practice
- Focus on excellent outcomes for all learners
About the school
Upper Harbour Primary School is an Auckland primary and intermediate school with a connected, creative learning community. Its approach includes the QuESTS inquiry model, structured literacy, conceptual learning, and values including manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, whai whakaaro and hiranga.
How to apply
Send an application form, CV and cover letter through the school’s advertised application channel by Sunday 11 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 0–2
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 16 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 22 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Kia ora | 你好 | 안녕하세요 | ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ | Kamusta | Welkom We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher for a fixed-term Year 1 position, starting term 1, 2027. At Upper Harbour Primary School, we are a…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 371
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 140 Kyle Road, Albany, Auckland
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