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Fleur Cutfield

Waiau Pa,AUK

Summary

Experienced teacher with high sporting profile seeking role as a Physical Education Teacher at Strathallan, Karaka.

Experienced in working across the whole school in a specialist area and providing planning and assessment for this.

Passionate about creating positive experiences for all students and motivated to help competitive students and teams to achieve top results.

Overview

1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

0.8 ORS Specialist Release Teacher

Cosgrove School
Papakura
08.2026 - Current
  • Release AP from ORS specialist classroom
  • Collaborate with each child's classroom teacher as well as AP and TAs as well as outside agencies to assist each child towards achieving their IEP.
  • Build relationships with children with additional needs and their families to foster a safe and engaging learning environment
  • Adapt each session according to the children's interests and needs where required.
  • Assist in each child's mainstream class when they are not within the ORS classroom to encourage participation and engagement with their peers and to help settle them into this transition to alleviate negative behaviours.

Director

Little Bo Peeps Mobile Farm Ltd
Auckland
08.2012 - Current
  • Directing operations for mobile farm events and educational programs
  • Overseeing budgeting and financial planning
  • Development of Risk Assessment Plans plus Animal Welfare policies

Classroom Release Teacher/Regular Reliever

Cosgrove School
Papakura
09.2016 - 12.2017
  • Classroom release across all year groups approx 1 day per week

Specialist Music Teacher/Classroom Release Teacher

Waiau Pa School
Waiau Pa, Pukekohe 2679
06.2016 - 12.2017
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning needs across all levels Year 0-8 incorporating music and other elements of The Arts curriculum.
  • Collaborated with teachers to enhance curriculum delivery, educational resources and school performances.
  • Planned for and coordinated school music performances for special events such as Grandparents Day and End of Year Prizegivings
  • Trained specialist Music group for school performances
  • Organised and trained team for Auckland Kids Marathon

Scale A Teacher

Hingaia Penninsula School
Karaka
02.2012 - 12.2016
  • Oversaw planning and assessment requirements to ensure alignment with educational standards
  • Participated in planning and evaluating processes in MLE to enhance instructional effectiveness
  • Worked with New Entrants extensively
  • Various roles ranging from part time to full time including contract for promotion to Leader of the Junior team for 2016, however due to family commitments and moving to a new home never pursued this.

Scale A Teacher

Park Estate School
Papakura
06.2014 - 12.2015
  • Long term relieving with Year 4/5 class
  • Relief teacher
  • Incorporated animal therapy into the class to mitigate some behavioral issues, improve social integration and assist with fostering emotional regulation.

Homebased ECE Educator

Amanda's Homebased ECE
08.2008 - 06.2013
  • Developed indiviualised, child led learning programs.
  • Facilitated a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for all children.
  • Collaborated with families to support children's educational growth and development with daily reporting and regular learning stories.
  • Attended community and centre based play groups and other activities such as music and library story times
  • Received a lot of professional development opportunities and updated First Aid Certificate regularly
  • Engaged with pre school aged children in Ready for School program including development of early literacy, mathematics and critical thinking skills.

Scale A Teacher

St Thomas School
Kohimarama
06.2007 - 01.2008
  • Taught New Entrants and thoroughly enjoyed this level
  • High emphasis on literacy and mathematics as well as fostering positive relationships between home and school.
  • Supported children to develop essential skills and school routines.
  • Scheduled maternity leave for May 2008; however, an early birth resulted in an unexpected departure from the role. Kept a positive and supportive relationship with the school and principal, Janice.

Scale A Teacher

Pukekohe Intermediate School
Puke
06.2005 - 12.2006
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
  • Facilitated student discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive environment.

Beginning Teacher

Redhill Primary
Papakura
07.2002 - 12.2004

*Taught a range of levels between Yr 0-6

*Observed, team taught and individually taught New Entrants including implementing the Jolly Phonics literacy program.

Education

Bachelor of Education, Primary Pathway - Education

Auckland University
Mt Eden
02.1999 - 08.2002

Rosehill College
Papakura

Skills

  • High personal sporting profile
  • Experience managing top achieving sports teams
  • Risk assessment
  • Planning and evaluating
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptation strategies
  • Building relationships
  • Fostering a safe and enriching learning environment
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Time management
  • Reflection and Goal setting
  • Collaborative teaching and planning
  • Physically fit, active and able
  • Experience in teaching ECE and New Entrant levels
  • Experienced with all levels Year 0-8

Affiliations

I love the outdoors, animals and sport and love to share these things with my family.

I'm wife to Julian and mother of 4 children aged 12 - 23.

I take an active role in my children's sports, hobbies and school events, often volunteering on trips and camps.

I managed the Equestrian Team for both Rosehill College and Waiuku College whilst my daughter, Maddy, was within these. Resulting in both teams winning Sports Team of the Year at each respective school.

I am a keen runner and am currently pursuing the NZ 100 marathon club with 88 full distance marathons completed so far

I completed NZ Ironman full distance in 2025 and 2026 and am hoping to make this an annual event.

I LOVE to be busy and am very efficient with my time, doing most of my training early morning which sets me up with a great mindset for the day.

My goals for the future are to travel more and add more international marathons to my tally!

Reference

Lisa Hamilton. Current Learning Support Coordinator at Cosgrove School and experienced RTLB

+64211258909

Simon Williams. Principal of Waiau Pa School during my last teaching position

simonw@pukekohehill.school.nz

0274313910

Certification

Full Current NZ Drivers Licence

  • 3 levels of NZ Pony Club Coaches Certificates
  • Have attended multiple First Aid courses over the years but not currently up to date
  • Full current NZ Teaching Practicing Certificate, Category 2
  • Completed MOE Restraint Module August 2026
  • Kia Maia Refresh plan completed October 2026

Timeline

0.8 ORS Specialist Release Teacher

Cosgrove School
08.2026 - Current

Classroom Release Teacher/Regular Reliever

Cosgrove School
09.2016 - 12.2017

Specialist Music Teacher/Classroom Release Teacher

Waiau Pa School
06.2016 - 12.2017

Scale A Teacher

Park Estate School
06.2014 - 12.2015

Director

Little Bo Peeps Mobile Farm Ltd
08.2012 - Current

Scale A Teacher

Hingaia Penninsula School
02.2012 - 12.2016

Homebased ECE Educator

Amanda's Homebased ECE
08.2008 - 06.2013

Scale A Teacher

St Thomas School
06.2007 - 01.2008

Scale A Teacher

Pukekohe Intermediate School
06.2005 - 12.2006

Beginning Teacher

Redhill Primary
07.2002 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Education, Primary Pathway - Education

Auckland University
02.1999 - 08.2002

Rosehill College
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