Primary Casual Relief Teacher

If work life balance calling your name, then this role may be for you.

Prospero Teaching are working with client schools across Auckland to provide relief teachers for both casual day‑to‑day cover and teacher release.

Your role:
As a casual reliever with Prospero Teaching, you'll have the opportunity to work across a range of year levels, from new entrants through to Year 8 intermediate students. You'll be able to take on a variety of assignments, from day-to-day relief to longer block bookings, depending on the needs of our client schools.
In this role, you’ll step in for the regular classroom teacher, ensuring planned lessons are delivered effectively, students remain engaged and supported, and the overall quality of education and student well-being is maintained throughout your time in the classroom.

Role: Casual Primary Teacher
Location: Auckland
Start: flexible start dates based on your availability and the needs of client schools

Why relief teaching might be for you?

• Flexibility and work life balance: With relief teaching, you gain control over your schedule.
• Variety: Embrace the opportunity to work with different age groups, explore various school settings
• Build connections: Opportunity to network and meet other passionate teachers within your community
• Transitioning within teaching: Whether you're seeking a break from full-time teaching or aiming to transition back into longer hours, relief teaching offers a supportive pathway. It allows you to stay connected to the teaching sector while navigating your career journey

What our client is looking for:

• Flexibility & adaptable

• Demonstrated knowledge of culturally responsive teaching practices, including integration of tikanga, te reo Māori, and Pasifika cultural perspectives within the classroom

• Curriculum knowledge and ability to deliver this to a variety of age groups

• Able to support the current classroom lesson plan (based on the assignment) & able to crafting a lesson plan when required

• Commitment to creating learning environments where all students feel valued, supported, and able to participate fully

• Understanding the importance of community connection and strengthening relationships with whānau and wider school community

• Confidence in using positive behaviour strategies and restorative approaches to support student wellbeing, resolve conflicts, and build positive classroom culture

To be successful, we are looking for teachers with:

• A Level 7 Education Qualification in Primary/Secondary and/or NZQA-approved qualifications
• Must have recent experience in a primary and/or intermediate classroom
• Current NZ Teachers Registration
• Must have NZ working rights

How to apply:

Simply click on the APPLY button to submit your CV. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please give us a call at [0800 128 769](tel:0800 128 769) or visit our website at www.prosperoteaching.co.nz

Once you have submitted your application, our Talent Acquisition Team will review your experience and eligibility. If you are successfully shortlisted, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Want to know more about Prospero Teaching?
Let us introduce ourselves: Prospero Teaching are a NZ based Education Specialist Agency that has been established for 20 years across UK, Canada and Australia, placing teachers in both permanent and relief roles, across Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Schools globally.

Please visit our website for more information and opportunities: www.prosperoteaching.co.nz

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