Fixed-Term Teaching Positions (4)

Trentham School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trentham School in Wellington, NZ invites four full-time teachers for the 2027 year. Positions are fixed-term for the 2027 school year, arising from long-term release, entitlement, roll-based needs, and over-entitlement funding. Start 27 January 2027; end 17 December 2027.

We seek teachers who value Growth, Relationships, Ownership and Wonder, and who will create inclusive, engaging learning environments where every learner is known, valued and challenged to succeed.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher with NZ teaching registration.
• Experience teaching across primary and intermediate (Year 1–8).
• Ability to support diverse learning needs and neurodiverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons across Years 1–8.
• Collaborate with staff and lead-teams to support student growth.
• Contribute to te ao Māori and bicultural practices.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Relationships with learners/whānau

Adaptive teaching for diverse learners

Collaborative teaching

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Long-term relieving (LTR), Start Date: 27/01/2027 (Staff leave from classroom responsibilities)

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

Full-time, fixed-Term, 28 January 2027 until 17 December 2027.

At Trentham School, our vision is realised through our GROW values of Growth,Relationships, Ownership, and Wonder. We are seeking 4 enthusiastic and committed teachers to join our team for the 2027 school year who share these values and are passionate about creating inclusive, engaging learning environments where every learner is known, valued, and challenged to succeed.

These positions are fixed-term for the 2027 school year and arise from a combination of long-term release from classroom responsibilities, staffing entitlement, projected roll-based requirements, and a board-funded over-entitlement teaching position.

We are looking for teachers who:

• demonstrate a commitment to continuous growth, both professionally and in supporting every learner to achieve success
• build authentic and respectful relationships with learners, whānau, and colleagues
• foster learner ownership by empowering students to set goals, make decisions, and take responsibility for their learning
• inspire wonder through engaging, responsive, and meaningful learning experiences that nurture curiosity and creativity
• Value and promote te ao Māori, bicultural practice, and culturally responsive teaching
• have experience supporting learners with diverse learning needs and creating inclusive environments where all students can thrive
• understand and embrace the strengths of neurodiverse learners, adapting teaching approaches to support a wide range of learning profiles
• contribute positively to collaborative teaching teams and the wider life of the school.

We welcome applications from beginning and experienced teachers. Year level placements will be determined according to applicants' strengths and the needs of the school.