Vacancy Details
Waitakere SDA School (Full Primary)
Classroom Teacher (Years 3-5), Full-time – Permanent
Tagged position. Join a wonderful, caring, and supportive school community where our values come to life in a warm, positive environment every day!
We seek an enthusiastic, passionate, well-organised, highly skilled teacher, capable of teaching multi-level classes (Years 3 to 5). The successful applicant will be required to have sound knowledge and strengths in Literacy and Mathematics and will highly value strong collegiality with school colleagues.
We are looking for teachers who:
- Are great team players with a sense of humour and strong relational skills
- Spark curiosity and foster the joy of learning
- Embrace inclusion, value diverse learning needs, and demonstrate cultural competence
- Possess great NZ Curriculum knowledge, experience with Structured Literacy and fluency with Digital technology.
- Hold a New Zealand teacher registration (or be eligible to obtain it).
If you are passionate about making a difference, raising student achievement, and considering yourself a lifelong learner, our vibrant, progressive environment with fantastic students and a supportive community would be the ideal position for you.
A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the Seventh-day Adventist special character of the School and demonstrate the capabilities to maintain curriculum programmes and activities that reflect the school’s special character, which are conditions of this appointment. Note that the special character of the School is defined as the faith system made up of the Christian beliefs, values and lifestyle of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The position commences Term 1, 2027.
Application closes Friday, November 13th, 2026 at 5 pm (NZ Time)
Essential Criteria
Tagged position: Applicants must be a baptised and active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Desirable Criteria
NZ and Australian residents are welcome to apply. For all other overseas applicants, you must show proof that your qualifications have been approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and that you are in the process of completing your teacher registration through the NZ Teachers Council.
How to Apply
Application closes Friday, November 13th, 2026 at 5 pm (NZT)
Please email your CV and covering letter, with 3 nominated references, to the school principal to request a job application. Please state other teaching strengths and experiences; email [email protected]
