Classroom Teacher – Years 0–3

Paraparaumu Beach School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Paraparaumu Beach School is seeking a passionate NZ registered teacher for our junior school team starting Term 1, 2027. The role emphasizes early literacy, numeracy, and responsive classroom management to support learners in Years 1–8.

A commitment to te ao Māori, inclusive practice and teamwork is essential, with knowledge of HERO and the Better Start Literacy Approach considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ teacher registration and be passionate about early literacy and numeracy.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality literacy and numeracy teaching in junior classes.
• Support responsive classroom management and te ao Māori integration.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and implement inclusive programmes.

Skills

NZ registered teacher

Early literacy

Numeracy

Team collaboration

Tools

HERO student management system

Better Start Literacy Approach

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and collaborative NZ registered teacher to join our junior school team starting in Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will be highly effective in early literacy, numeracy, and responsive classroom management. Knowledge of the HERO student management system and the Better Start Literacy Approach would make a favourable candidate. A commitment to professional learning, te ao Māori, inclusive practice and teamwork are essential.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full-time, Permanent

• English
• Health and PE
• Learning languages
• Mathematics and statistics
• Science
• Social sciences
• Te reo Māori
• Technology
• The arts