Sa  Lialia'i

Malo le soifua. After almost eight years at OPS, people often ask if I see myself teaching elsewhere.  

This kura, the staff, ākonga and their whānau have made me want to stay right where I am.

I am blessed to be teaching in an environment that fosters relationships and honours tautua - service. From our staff who are funny, resilient and nurturing to our caretaker who is the Warriors’ number one supporter,  it is these relationships that keep us strong and to me, that is important.

The collaborative approach has given me room to grow, learn and adapt my teaching pedagogy. I have also been able to inject my own flavour of doing things in my learning community and within the school.

I have made friendships within the community and rewarding relationships with ākonga and whānau which is why I don’t feel like I’m coming to work. 

Yes, it’s not easy and daily challenges never stop. But my heart is embedded here and there is still much work to be done.

slialiai@onehungaprimary.school.nz

Cam Insull

Kia ora! My name is Cam Insull. I'm a provisionally registered teacher at Onehunga Primary School. I joined OPS at the start of 2023 and am happy to be part of such an incredible team. I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers who are committed to my growth and development, and I have found a school with values that align perfectly with my own. I have enjoyed their supportive, people-centric approach, it has made my experience both rewarding and enjoyable. Growing up, I played a lot of sports and loved playing the drums. I was excited to find that OPS has some awesome sports and music options that I can get involved in. If you have any questions about joining Onehunga Primary School, please feel free to reach out—I would love to chat! 

cinsull@onehungaprimary.school.nz 

Nicole Worsley 

I have been part of the Onehunga team for over 5 years. I came here on practicum as a student teacher and returned to work in the school. This school is an amazing place that has a team of staff that go the extra mile to look after the tamariki and whanau, as well as each other. The culture in the staff is a positive and inclusive environment. The school provides amazing opportunities for the tamariki and whanau, as well as the respect and inclusion of all cultures in the school. As a member of staff I have been given great opportunities to extend my pedagogy and develop my leadership skills in a variety of ways.

Nworsley@onehungaprimary.school.nz

Namrata Ghadiyar

 Kia Ora, I have been teaching in OPS for well over 15 years and am proud to be a part of this wonderful school. One thing that has kept me rooted here, is the feeling of Manaakitanga across our school community. The staff at every level are supportive and kind, and work hard to imbibe our WE CARE values in our students. Celebrating the success of our ākonga and setting high expectations for their learning is our common goal. Over the years, OPS has given teachers opportunities to grow and build on their strengths. Feel free to reach out and have a kōrero about our fantastic school.

nghadiyar@onehungaprimary.school.nz

Aontacht Breatnach

Tena koe. Ko Aontacht toku ingoa and I go by Matua B around the school. I joined Onehunga Primary School 12 months ago, after two (I enjoyed and learned so much from the first, I went back for more!)  placements from my wānanga and I’m a provisional registered teacher. Onehunga Primary School has a myriad of ākonga from around the world which provides an opportunity to explore and celebrate their cultures. Being a part of a collaborative and supportive learning environment is a crucial part of your early years as a teacher and all staff (including support) here have fulfilled this role admirably. If you have any pātai about joining Onehunga Primary School, please feel free to reach out - I would love to have a kõrero and share my whakaaro!

abreatnach@onehungaprimary.school.nz

Rachel Taylor - Year 5/6 Kaiako

I've been working here for ten years and live locally. Onehunga Primary School is at the heart of a warm and diverse community. I feel privileged to work in a well-designed learning space with sweeping views of the Manukau Harbour, friendly students and a staff that genuinely care. 

rtaylor@onehungaprimary.school.nz

Jordan Erceg - Learning Leader & Year 0/1 Kaiako

"I started at OPS almost 9 years ago and I have always been proud to be a teacher here. The Onehunga community is special and the students are diverse, warm and engaging. All staff go above and beyond for our students and the tamariki are so very lucky. I work within the Year 0-1 Kiwi Learning Community and the team is flexible, experienced and kind. I am particularly proud of our team's structured literacy journey, play based learning approach and our continued goal of whānau engagement."

jerceg@onehungaprimary.school.nz