Classroom Teacher – Permanent (Full-Time)

Plateau School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plateau School in Te Mārua, Wellington, is seeking an exceptional Classroom Teacher for a permanent full-time position commencing at the start of the 2027 school year. The role supports primary and intermediate learners (Years 1–8) and requires collaborative practice.

You will contribute across year levels as needed, with a focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and culturally responsive teaching, including te reo Māori integration. A positive mindset and values-driven teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Positive mindset: A contagious positive attitude, a growth mindset, and a genuine commitment to nurturing young learners.
• Values-aligned team player: A colleague who actively contributes to a positive, collaborative, and values-driven staff culture.
• Curriculum knowledge: Sound practical knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Junior primary expertise: A strong understanding of foundational literacy, numeracy, and pedagogies tailored for junior learners.

Skills

Positive mindset

Values-aligned team player

Curriculum knowledge

Junior primary expertise

Job description

Classroom Teacher – Permanent (Full-Time)

Full time, Permanent

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

Plateau School is seeking an exceptional, collaborative classroom teacher for a permanent position commencing at the start of the 2027 school year.

For 2027, this role will likely be based in our junior area (Year 1 and 2), but we value versatility and flexibility, as successful candidates should be comfortable teaching across various year levels as our school needs evolve.

About us

Surrounded by green spaces and close to nature in Te Mārua, Plateau School offers a unique learning environment where tamariki can thrive outdoors and indoors. We take immense pride in maintaining a warm, positive, and inclusive values-based staff culture. Our school values, Manaaki | Caring, Whakaute | Respect, Pono | Honesty, Manawanui | Resilience, and Rawe | Aiming High, underpin everything we do. We believe in fostering strong relationships, supporting each other's wellbeing, and striving for excellence in teaching and learning.

As part of our strategic goals for 2027, we are committed to strengthening and growing Te Ao Māori and Te Reo Māori across our curriculum and school environment. We are looking for an educator who shares this commitment and is eager to integrate te reo and tikanga Māori naturally into everyday classroom practice

What we are looking for:

• Positive mindset: A contagious positive attitude, a growth mindset, and a genuine commitment to nurturing young learners.
• Values-aligned team player: A colleague who actively contributes to a positive, collaborative, and values-driven staff culture.
• Curriculum knowledge: Sound practical knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Junior primary expertise: A strong understanding of foundational literacy, numeracy, and pedagogies tailored for junior learners.