Junior School Teacher

Waverley Primary School; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Waverley Primary School in New Plymouth district is seeking a dedicated certificated kaiako to join our junior school (Years 1-3).

The successful applicant will have strong literacy and numeracy skills and be committed to inspiring ākonga to achieve their best. We value collaboration, excellent communication, and a positive, engaging classroom presence.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic teacher with strengths in literacy and numeracy.
• Collaborative team member with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive attitude, sense of humour and willingness to engage and learn.

Responsibilities

• Teach in our junior school (Years 1-3).
• Collaborate with the kaiako team to plan and deliver learning experiences.
• Foster an inclusive environment that supports learner achievement.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Teaching Certification

Job description

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

English, Health and physical education, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Waverley Primary School is seeking a dedicated and driven kaiako to join our team in a classroom in our junior school (Years 1-3).

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher with strengths in literacy and numeracy who is committed to inspiring ākonga to achieve their best. The successful applicant will be a collaborative team member with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a can-do attitude and a good sense of humour.

Waverley Primary is a Year 0-8 full primary school with approximately 168 students. Our staff are motivated, encouraging and passionate about teaching and learning, and we pride ourselves on creating a positive, inclusive environment where both students and teachers can thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team who genuinely enjoy working together. If you are looking for a school where relationships matter, your ideas are valued and you can make a real difference for learners, Waverley Primary is the place for you!

The start date is Monday February 1 st , 2027.