Based on 1 submission across Aotearoa
A senior primary school teacher delivers the national curriculum while taking on school-wide leadership, such as leading a year-level team or curriculum area. Day to day, they plan and teach engaging lessons, assess progress, and support colleague teachers through mentoring and shared planning. They create inclusive, bicultural learning environments that reflect the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the values of their community. It is a role for experienced teachers who combine excellent classroom practice with the ability to develop the people around them. The role also involves working closely with whānau, support staff, and agencies so every child is genuinely supported. Experienced senior teachers are prized for their judgement and are natural candidates for deputy principal roles.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 1 submissions
Based on 1 anonymous submissions
Across 1 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Senior Primary School Teacher in New Zealand is $103,086 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $103,086 (10th percentile) to $103,086 (90th percentile).
A full-time median of $103,086 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.
Median pay by experience: Lead (10+ Yrs) $103,086.
Based on 1 submissions
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