Upper Harbour Primary School · Auckland
Classroom Teacher
PrimaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Parental Leave and Special Project Release)Beginning teachers welcomeLeadership units
Upper Harbour Primary School in Auckland is seeking a full-time classroom teacher for Years 1–8, with the year level to be agreed. This fixed-term role runs from 28 January to 16 December 2027, covering parental leave and special project release, and is open to beginning teachers. Applicants should bring strong curriculum knowledge, bicultural commitment and collaborative practice.
- Year level to be agreed
- Structured literacy uses the BSLA approach
- Inquiry learning through the QuESTS model
- Management units may be available
Closes 10 Nov 2026
Applications close 10 Nov 2026, 5pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Full-time classroom teaching position across an agreed year level within Years 1–8. This fixed-term role runs from 28 January to 16 December 2027, covering parental leave and special project release, and is open to beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning
- Experience working effectively in a high-performing collaborative team
- Strong curriculum and teaching knowledge
- Effective use of the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum
- Strong bicultural commitment and culturally responsive practice
- Focus on positive outcomes for every learner
About the school
Upper Harbour Primary School is an Auckland kura tuatahi with a connected, creative character and a focus on courageous learning. Its curriculum includes student inquiry, conceptual learning, structured literacy, mathematics resources and strong bicultural practice, guided by values including manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.
How to apply
Send an application form, CV and cover letter to the school. Applications close on 10 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- 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 position (year level to be agreed), starting term 1, 2027. At Upper Harbour Primary School…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 371
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 140 Kyle Road, Albany, Auckland
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