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Year 5/6 Teacher

NZ, New Zealand
Australasia
Full Time
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed30 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformInstitution Direct

About This Role

Dawson School Auckland

Year 5/6 Teacher

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 Māori, The arts
Priority teacher supply allowance

  Suitable for beginning teachers
Listed 2:37 pm 26 March 2026
Closes 3pm 10 April 2026
Vacancy reference #: 1HAs0F

We are seeking a positive and proactive teacher for a Year 5/6 classroom. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated teacher, who has a passion for education and a commitment to engaging learners. The potential for leadership also exists with the possibility of a fixed term management unit available in certain areas dependent on skills and experience - particularly Enviro. 

About us: 

We are a well-resourced school that offers a stimulating learning environment equipped with 1-1 devices in our senior school, a school bike track, Lego room, and much more.

Key responsibilities:

  • Implement and deliver engaging and effective lessons aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum.
  • Provide guidance and support to students, promoting their academic and social development.
  • Collaborate with parents, staff and the wider school community.

Requirements:

  • Fully registered or provisionally registered teacher with a current NZ work visa.
  • Proven leadership experience.
  • Strong knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum. Experience with The Code and Prime Maths is a bonus. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

  • Join a supportive and collaborative team of educators.
  • Work in a well-resourced and stimulating learning environment.
  • Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners.

How to apply

Please submit your CV, cover letter, and the application pack to:

Tarayn Zeier - Tumuaki / Principal
15 Haumia Way, Otara
vacancies@dawson.school.nz
092745390

Download our application form
Dawson Primary Application for Appointment 1 v7

Vacancy reference #:1HAs0F

Listed 2:37 pm 26 March 2026
Closes 3pm 10 April 2026

Dawson School NZ

School details

Dawson School

Type: Contributing
Authority: State
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 311
Website:

School number: 1259
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Physical address:
Haumia Way, Otara, Auckland

Postal Address:
PO Box 64147, Botany, Manukau, 2163

Compensation

£30,000 - £45,000+ (Regional Equivalent)
*Estimated range based on regional data averages for this role profile. Extracted packages may vary.
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Application Details
Application Deadline
Ongoing
Effective Date of Employment
Immediate / Flexible
Reference ID
774CF424