Full time / Permanent – Term 1, 2026 start

Woodlands Park School is seeking a highly motivated and experienced classroom teacher to lead its senior school, an area of the New Zealand Curriculum (please specify your strengths), and a fabulous cohort of students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive and collaborative leadership team, committed to an innovative strategic direction that prioritises academic and social growth, student wellbeing, and future-focused learning.

We are looking for a leader who;

• Values and uses Te Reo Māori and Tikanga as part of a genuine bicultural partnership, ensuring these are woven meaningfully into classroom practice, and class culture
• is highly organised and able to manage responsibilities with clarity and efficiency.
• is effective in leading their team to meet the professional standards and supports the planning and assessment of the senior school, ensuring data informs progress and achievement
• contributes positively and confidently with the organisation of events (e.g. EOTC)
• is passionate about bringing curriculum strengths that will enrich their team and add value to the wider school
• shows a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• has a positive outlook on school life and is dedicated to making a difference in education.

If you are an enthusiastic leader who thrives on collaboration, values student success, and is ready to make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply
Please provide a digital CV, completed application form, and cover letter, as well as 2 referees. These can be emailed to:
principal@woodlandspark.school.nz.

Application form can be downloaded here:
Application Form WPS

Full time / Permanent – Term 1, 2026 start

Welcome to the beautiful Waitākere Ranges, West Auckland

Are you a passionate, positive, and committed educator seeking your next teaching opportunity? Woodlands Park School could be the perfect fit for you. Nestled in the lush green valley of the Waitākere Ranges, our school is a truly special place to teach and continue to grow as an educator. Creativity is celebrated, and every child is known and valued.

Woodlands Park School has a proud reputation for academic excellence and inclusive practice, consistently achieving exceptional results through data-driven practice and a deep belief that all students can and will succeed. Our learners are motivated, our families are supportive, and our staff are a vibrant team of professionals who love what they do.

We are committed to Te Ao Māori, The Arts, STEM, Sporting opportunities, and Environmental sustainability.  Our values of Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Kaitiakitanga, and Rangatiratanga shape everything we do. From our award-winning EnviroSchool projects and creative arts programmes to our rich outdoor education experiences, Woodlands Park offers an environment where teachers love coming to school every day!

We’re looking for a teacher who brings warmth, professionalism, and positivity to their work and who embraces collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and reflective practice.

If you’re ready to teach in one of Auckland’s most beautiful, community-minded schools, surrounded by native bush, birdsong, and a passionate teaching team, then this is your opportunity.

Beginning teachers, welcome to apply.

How to apply:
Please provide a digital CV, completed application form, and cover letter, as well as 2 referees. These can be emailed to:
principal@woodlandspark.school.nz.

Application form can be downloaded here:
Application Form WPS