Junior School Classroom Teacher - IB/PYP Focus

Scots College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scots College seeks a talented classroom teacher to join our junior school from January 2027, with potential placement in the senior syndicate (Years 4–6) for the fixed term. We are a world-class independent school with a strong Presbyterian heritage and IB Programme authorisations.

Applicants should have excellent primary/junior teaching experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for education. The right to work in NZ is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent primary/junior school teaching experience.
• Ability to promote learning in a positive culture.
• Willingness to move with the times and work to meet future focused learning goals.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for education and the ability to manage and motivate young students.
• Commitment to Scots College's special character and co-curricular programmes.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the junior school with potential assignment to the senior syndicate (Years 4-6) for the fixed term.
• Promote positive learning and contribute to a collaborative classroom culture.
• Engage with families and support student development within our IB-aligned environment.

Skills

Primary teaching

Junior years 1-6

Student motivation

Positive culture

Job description

Scots College seeks a talented classroom teacher to join our junior school from January 2027, with potential placement in the senior syndicate (Years 4–6) for the fixed term. We are a world-class independent school with a strong Presbyterian heritage and IB Programme authorisations.

Applicants should have excellent primary/junior teaching experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for education. The right to work in NZ is required.