Classroom teacher

Ōpaki School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive semi-rural primary school in Wellington is seeking a passionate and experienced Primary Teacher for 2026. The role involves engaging with senior primary students, fostering a collaborative environment, and promoting professional development. Applicants should have a love for teaching and experience in a team setting, with a bonus for familiarity with Te Ao Māori. Join us in making a positive impact within our unique school culture.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine love for teaching primary students.
• Engaging in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning for senior primary students.
• Engage in professional development focusing on Better Start Literacy Approach.
• Contribute to a collaborative school environment.

Skills

Experience as a primary teacher

Collaborative mindset

Passion for Te Ao Māori

Sense of humour

Willingness to engage in professional development

Education

Certificated teacher

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

Are you a passionate, experienced, and enthusiastic Primary Teacher ready to make a real impact? Due to roll growth, our supportive semi-rural school is looking for a dedicated practitioner to join our team in 2026. We are ideally seeking someone with skills and willingness to work with our senior primary students (Y5-8) and their great sense of humour!

This position could be 0.8-1.0 FTTE - please indicate your preference when you apply.

A unit may be available - please state your strengths in your application.

What we\'re looking for:

• Experience as a primary teacher and a genuine LOVE for teaching.
• A collaborative and future-focused mindset, ready to facilitate learning that prepares students for future opportunities.
• Experience with and a passion for Te Ao Māori would further support the direction of our kura.
• Someone with a great sense of humour who thrives in a supportive, collegial team environment.
• A willingness to engage in professional development, particularly in our focus area of The Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA). Experience with this is a bonus—let us know!

Why join our team?

We pride ourselves on being a school that leverages our unique semi-rural culture while providing urban school opportunities. We work with student and staff strengths to promote lifelong learning and foster a collaborative environment.

We encourage school visits - if you would like to see what makes our school special please call Nat on [phone] or [phone] if you would like to arrange a school visit.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
36 Waipipi Road, Masterton

Postal Address:
36 Waipipi Road RD 11, Masterton, 5871