Employment Opportunities
We welcome expressions of interest and applications from teachers keen to join our school.
A highly successful intermediate school situated in Howick, East Auckland. Inquiry learning, curriculum integration, and personalising learning for emerging adolescents are cornerstones of our school.
We love to have people who:
Will be able to work effectively in a collaborative environment
Utilise e-learning strategies
Show initiative and contribute to the wider school
Demonstrate particular strength in at least one curriculum area
Have a joy for teaching and a love of learning.
What we can offer you:
A vibrant, modern environment
Outstanding resources
Teachers and students who are focused on learning
State of the art technology
Great professional development and exciting opportunities for you to grow
Collegiality that's second to none
Current Application Opportunities
Acceleration Support Teacher
Full time, Permanent
Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
English, Mathematics and statistics
Commencing 27 January 2026
Somerville Intermediate School is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and collaborative teacher to join our Aspiring Team, a dynamic group of professionals working to accelerate learning and strengthen outcomes for all ākonga. This new, full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to shape and design innovative approaches to acceleration across literacy and mathematics.
The Acceleration Support Teacher will work with students working on the cusp of expectations, leading multiple short-term, targeted intervention groups across the school. Each group will meet three to four times per week, with a focus on building confidence, bridging gaps, and unlocking potential in literacy and mathematics. The role will involve close collaboration with classroom teachers, our two learning support coordinators, and Aspiring Team colleagues in Extension and ESOL, creating cohesive and responsive pathways for learning.
We are looking for a teacher who:
Brings deep pedagogical understanding in literacy (including structured literacy) and mathematics, and a passion for accelerating progress through effective, evidence-based practice
Demonstrates strong data literacy, using achievement information to identify trends, monitor progress, and respond to student needs in timely, targeted ways
Values collaboration and innovation, with the ability to design flexible approaches that maximise learning opportunities (including creative “double-dipping” models)
Is reflective and committed to ongoing professional learning, including opportunities to engage in PLD and contribute their expertise back to staff
Demonstrates a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable outcomes for all learners
May bring experience in ALL, ALiM, or Learning Support, or a proven record of working effectively with diverse learners
Join us in this exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to empowering every learner to succeed.
Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:
Lyn Baxter, Principal’s Secretary
Applications close: 9.00 am Monday 1 December 2025
Teacher Aide/Learning Assistant
Permanent, Part Time (20 hours per week)
Somerville Intermediate is looking for a committed and compassionate Teacher Aide / Learning Assistant to work alongside students with additional needs, to support them with their learning. This position requires someone who has a high degree of empathy, enjoys working with children and can work on building student confidence within group and classroom environments.
The position is permanent, 20 hours per week and will commence on 2 February 2026.
The successful applicant will:
● Show patience and empathy
● Be flexible, adaptable
● Demonstrate both initiative and the ability to take direction
● Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to create meaningful relationships
● Enjoy working in a busy, team environment
● Able to work 1-on-1 or in small groups helping with reading, writing and maths
● Be an excellent communicator in English (both written and verbal)
● Be a NZ resident, or have a current work visa and is eligible to work in NZ
Pay rates in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement.
Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:
Lyn Baxter, Principal’s Secretary
Applications close: Monday 1 December 2025
How to apply
Please email your CV, and direct enquiries to:
Lyn Baxter
Principal's Secretary
lbaxter@somint.school.nz
Expressions of Interest
Please send expressions of interest (by email or through the website) to:
Mrs Yolande Franke
Principal
Somerville Intermediate School
Howick
Auckland 2014
Email Principal's Secretary: lbaxter@somint.school.nz
Expressions of interest require a current CV.