Year 5/6 Team Leader

Are you an inspiring educator and proven leader searching for a school where culture comes first, your professional growth is truly backed and your leadership is valued? This exciting position is opening up for the 2027 school year (starting Term 1)! 

Why you’ll love leading here:

• A culture that feels like home: We live and breathe relational practice. Step into a genuinely supportive staffroom where you'll build strong, positive relationships with our lead team, staff, tamariki, whānau, and wider community.
• Serious investment in you and your team: We don't just talk about growth - our incredible school board actively invests in it! You’ll receive hands-on support in DMIC (Developing Mathematical Inquiry Communities), BSLA (Better Start Literacy Approach), and the Berry Street model (trauma informed practice) while taking an active role in leading staff development, appraisals, and coaching your team.
• Room to innovate and drive success: Your voice matters here. As part of our leadership team, you will uphold our school vision and values, model quality teaching, guide curriculum planning, and foster a collaborative environment where team ownership and innovative ideas thrive.

What we are looking for in our team leader:

• High-quality leadership in teaching and learning practice, expertise across the curriculum, and a commitment to inclusive education.
• Strong interpersonal, self-management, and collaborative skills to support the diverse and changing needs of our learners and team.
• A passionate role model who can oversee team assessment, pastoral care, and smooth student transitions while fostering strong whānau and community engagement.