2 Kaiako | Classroom Teachers

Avalon Intermediate; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalon Intermediate School in Lower Hutt is seeking 2 New Zealand registered teachers for Year 7–8. The successful applicants will plan and deliver NZ Curriculum-aligned programmes, build strong relationships with ākonga and whānau, and use assessment to track progress.

Join a collaborative team that values wellbeing, regular attendance and accelerating progress in maths, reading and writing, with a student-centered approach and supportive staff culture.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver engaging teaching and learning programmes aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Build strong relationships with ākonga, whānau and colleagues.
• Use assessment and planning to track and respond to student progress.
• Contribute to camps, sports, cultural events and extracurricular life.
• Reflect our school vision, values and norms in daily practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging teaching and learning programmes aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Build strong relationships with ākonga, whānau and colleagues.
• Use assessment and planning to track and respond to student progress.
• Contribute to camps, sports, cultural events and extracurricular life.
• Reflect our school vision, values and norms in daily practice.

Skills

Registered teacher

Passion for teens

Relationship building

Collaborative

Resilience & humour

Education

NZ Teacher Registration

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Te Kura Waenga o Motutawa | Avalon Intermediate School is a great community to work in, where a student-centred approach guides everything we do. Our vision, Ka mahi tahi tātou, ka taua tātou | working as one so we all succeed, applies to our staff as much as our ākonga. We believe all students have amazing potential, and we support young people to achieve success in all its forms.

We are looking for 2 New Zealand registered teachers passionate about making a difference in the lives of early adolescents, who celebrate the many cultures and personalities that make up our school. They will build strong relationships with our young people and use planning and assessment effectively to ensure all students make progress, while joining a collaborative team that communicates openly and supports one another.

About Avalon Intermediate

A Year 7 to 8 school in Lower Hutt, proud of its diverse community and its commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with a strong focus on wellbeing, regular attendance, and accelerating progress in maths, reading and writing, so every ākonga leaves ready for the next stage with every door open.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging teaching and learning programmes aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Build strong relationships with ākonga, whānau and colleagues.
• Use assessment and planning to track and respond to student progress.
• Contribute to camps, sports, cultural events and extracurricular life.
• Reflect our school vision, values and norms in daily practice.

Key attributes

• Registered teacher (or eligible for registration) with the Teaching Council.
• Genuine passion for working with early adolescents.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Resilience, adaptability and a good sense of humour.

What we offer

• A supportive staff culture guided by clear shared norms.
• An environment where your impact is genuinely valued.