Classroom Teacher ~ Maternity Leave Cover

Welbourn School; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Welbourn School in New Plymouth, North Island, is seeking a passionate Certificated teacher for a one-year maternity leave cover. The role covers primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) with opportunities to contribute to a collaborative, future-focused team.

We value relationships, inclusion, wellbeing and culturally responsive practice, and we welcome beginning teachers who bring energy, creativity and curiosity to their teaching.

Qualifications

• Certified teacher qualified to teach in New Zealand.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, whanau and colleagues.
• Commitment to evidence-informed teaching.
• Willingness to contribute to a collaborative team and school culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum for Years 1–8 (primary and intermediate).
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and implement engaging lessons.
• Support wellbeing, inclusion and culturally responsive practice within the class and school.

Skills

Relationship building

Evidence-informed teaching

Collaboration

Education

NZ Certificated teacher

Job description

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Classroom Teacher ~ Maternity Leave Cover

Welbourn School – New Plymouth, North Island

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

Suitable for beginning teachers

At Welbourn School, we believe every learner should belong, make progress and experience success. We combine evidence-informed teaching with engaging, meaningful and hands-on learning. We are looking for a passionate and committed kaiako to join our collaborative, future-focused team in a one-year maternity leave position.

At Welbourn, we value:

• Hauora – enabling wellbeing, belonging and strong relationships.
• Manaakitanga – relating to every learner and ensuring their success.
• Kaitiakitanga – caring for and protecting our resources and environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• builds strong relationships with ākonga, whānau and colleagues
• is committed to effective, evidence-informed teaching
• believes every learner can succeed
• brings energy, creativity and curiosity to their teaching
• works collaboratively and contributes positively to our team
• values inclusion, wellbeing and culturally responsive practice
• has curriculum strengths, passions or ideas to share.

If you are excited about making a difference for learners and contributing to our school community, we would love to hear from you.