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Posted 16 July, 2026

Primary Teacher - Therapeutic Care and Education Service

Standforchildren
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: a6869c0ea1dbe36f

Job Description

Below is a brief description of this vacancy This page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role. Primary Teacher - Therapeutic Care and Education Service Reference: 6896069 A call to you to help create a world where children and families are valued and flourish. The vision of Stand Tū Māia is Tāmatatia and Tiakanga. That tamariki and whānau who experience multiple forms of adversity will have their safety and wellbeing restored and preserved for future generations. To this end our services strengthen family relationships, support the development of child and adult self-regulation and core executive skills, and work to reduce sources of stress. Respect and healing relationships are at the heart of our mahi. All staff are expected to demonstrate cultural humility and a commitment to restoration of whānau as a form of Te Tiriti redress. Openness to understanding and valuing Te Ao Māori A commitment to biculturalism and the promise of equity laid down by Te Tiriti An ability to deeply engage, motivate and offer consistent kindness An understanding of therapeutic education, and child led learning and an ability to communicate this to others Consistent attention to safety and wellbeing which underpins all aspects of practice Familiarity with child development and the importance of healthy attachment Belief in the importance of partnership Commitment to reflective teaching practice A high standard of literacy demonstrated in observation, assessment, analysis and child learning plans Self-regulation and co-regulation skills Social and emotional coaching skills Skills in restorative practice Ability to provide intentional acts of teaching Full driver's licence Full teacher registration We offer a strong sense of team, good working conditions, a genuine commitment to wellbeing and significant training and professional development opportunities. We celebrate and seek diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their ‘true' selves. As an employee of Stand Tū Māia you will be a Pou Māia nō Tū Māia. This means we will stand together side by side, shoulder to shoulder in achieving our vision. Together we are resilient, strong and confident pillars of the house of Stand Tū Māia. We primarily work with Tamariki mokopuna 5-14yrs of age and their whānau. We are therefore seeking Primary Trained and registered teachers. The position is full time and is based in Manukau City, Auckland. When applying you will be asked to address the key competencies of the role and provide a covering letter along with your CV. Registered Teacher Unified Base Salary Scale applies. For more information check our website link below or, for an informal chat or visit, contact Pene Frost on 027 4505 094 or email [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr

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