Kaiako -Junior School Teacher
Behind every great school is a great team of people. We would love you to join our team at Diocesan School for Girls in Auckland. Imagine being part of a school where your passion for teaching is actively nurtured. Where you have great technology and facilities at your fingertips. Where you are teaching students who are genuinely excited to learn. Sound appealing? We are one of New Zealand’s leading independent girls’ schools, with an outstanding reputation for our approach to curriculum design and learning. We welcome day students and boarders from preschool, right through to Year 13. Our academic record stands for itself, but Dio stands for so much more. We believe that education is an adventure involving creativity, imagination and discovery.
At Diocesan School for Girls, we are dedicated to nurturing young women who are curious, courageous, and empowered to shape their futures.
We are seeking an inspiring and committed Junior School teacher to join our exceptional teaching team. In this full-time role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape student learning in a supportive, well-resourced, and future-focused environment — where ideas are valued, student wellbeing is prioritised, and excellence is a shared goal. Our Junior School is an IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) where inquiry and conceptually learning flourish.
Sound appealing? We strongly believe that behind every great school is a great team of people – and we’d love you to join ours! This role is full time on a fixed term basis for one year, starting in Term 1 2026. The exact year level hasn’t been decided yet but will be somewhere between years 4-6.
Ngā pūkenga me whai: We’re looking for someone:
- Knowledgeable about curriculum
- Energetic, enthusiastic and motivated
- Who is a positive and productive team player
- Primary trained and with current New Zealand registration
- Committed to ongoing learning
- Ideally with PYP experience (training and support will be provided for those new to the programme)
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer:
Diocesan School for Girls is a high-performing independent Anglican school located in Epsom, Auckland. Our students are motivated and supported to excel academically, creatively, and personally.
Staff benefit from:
- Competitive remuneration
- Access to a fitness centre, pool, and physiotherapy services
- Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development
- A warm and inclusive culture, with regular social events and wellness initiatives
- Free covered parking for cars, bikes, and scooters
- Beautiful, landscaped grounds and state-of-the-art facilities
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply:
Applications close on 15 October 2025. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter via our website:www.diocesan.school.nz/employment-opportunities.
Diocesan School for Girls
- DP
- MYP *
- PYP