Kaiako

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

Job summary

Upper Hutt School invites applications for a Certificated teacher to teach in our primary and intermediate kura (Years 1–8). We seek an energetic team player who can deliver engaging literacy and numeracy programmes, manage classrooms effectively, and build strong relationships with students and whanau.

We value a positive school culture, dedication to culturally sustaining practice, and collaborative planning with colleagues to support diverse learners in a secure and inspiring learning

Qualifications

• Must hold certificated teacher status in NZ.
• Ability to deliver high-quality literacy and numeracy programmes.
• Strong knowledge of recent pedagogical developments.
• Commitment to te ao Māori and culturally sustaining practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across Years 1–8.
• Foster a positive school culture and strong student relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and assess learning.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and programmes.

Skills

Classroom management

Literacy & numeracy

Collaborative teamwork

Pedagogical knowledge

Te ao Māori connection

Professional communication

Student engagement

Education

NZ Certificated teacher

Job description

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

We are seeking an energetic and dynamic team player to join our kura.

We are a professional and hard-working team that strives to create the best possible learning opportunities for our tamariki. We value a positive school-wide culture, having fun, and creating an environment where staff and students enjoy coming to school every day. Forming genuine connections with both colleagues and students is essential for this role.

We welcome applications from professionals who:

• have a passion for learning and can relate well to our culturally diverse school community
• have excellent classroom management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality literacy and numeracy programmes
• displays knowledge of and experience in recent pedagogical developments across all curriculum areas
• have a strong connection with te ao Māori and is willing to support the embedding of culturally sustaining practice in our kura
• can work collaboratively in a team to ensure robust and inspiring teaching and learning.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position are set by the Primary Teachers' Collective Agreement.