Lead Classroom Teacher (Years 1–6) - 2 MU + Release Time

West Park School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two management units

Weekly release time

Job summary

West Park School in Wellington seeks a positive, energetic classroom teacher with aspirational leadership to join our school leadership team. The position commences Term 1, 2027, and entails teaching across Years 1–6 as required by staffing needs.

You will build strong relationships with staff, tamariki and whānau, deliver high-quality teaching aligned with our curriculum, and contribute to strategic leadership with weekly release time and two management units.

Qualifications

• Strong relationships with staff, tamariki and whānau.
• Proven quality teaching aligned with curriculum and values.
• Willingness to lead across years 1–6 when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach across Years 1–6 as required by school needs.
• Contribute to school leadership team and strategic planning.
• Deliver high-quality teaching programmes across core subjects.

Skills

Relational skills

Teaching excellence

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

West Park School in Wellington seeks a positive, energetic classroom teacher with aspirational leadership to join our school leadership team. The position commences Term 1, 2027, and entails teaching across Years 1–6 as required by staffing needs.

You will build strong relationships with staff, tamariki and whānau, deliver high-quality teaching aligned with our curriculum, and contribute to strategic leadership with weekly release time and two management units.