Maths teacher (Y8-13)

Wā Ora Montessori; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Montessori School in Wellington is seeking a Maths teacher for Years 8-13. This full-time, permanent role requires extensive knowledge of the New Zealand Maths curriculum and prior high school teaching experience. Candidates should have current New Zealand teacher registration and the legal right to work in the country. This is a unique opportunity to engage with young adults in a collaborative learning environment. Start date is January 2026.

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in New Zealand.
• Willingness to take part in special instruction for the school's Special Character.

Responsibilities

• Teach maths in an innovative, integrated, and adaptive programme.
• Develop strong relationships with highly engaged rangatahi (young adults) in Y8–13.

Skills

Extensive subject knowledge of the New Zealand Maths curriculum

Prior experience teaching at a High School level

Experience teaching NCEA to Level 3

Education

Current New Zealand teacher registration

Montessori training

Job description

Maths teacher (Y8-13) – Wā Ora Montessori Wellington

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
Mathematics and statistics

Wā Ora Montessori School is an Area School based in Lower Hutt, Wellington, catering for approximately 300 children and is the only Montessori School in New Zealand that nurtures the child from 0 to 18 years. We are a community based school with close connections to our whānau (families).

We are seeking a maths teacher to teach in an innovative, integrated and adaptive programme that responds to the needs of this age group and you will be excited by the opportunity to develop strong relationships with highly engaged rangatahi (young adults) in Y8–13 (12–18 year olds). The position is for a start date beginning of term 1, end of January 2026.

Requirements for this position include:

• Current New Zealand teacher registration
• The legal right to work in New Zealand
• Extensive subject knowledge of the New Zealand Maths curriculum
• Prior experience teaching at a High School level
• Experience teaching NCEA to Level 3 is also desirable

A willingness and ability to take part in special instruction appropriate to the Special Character of the school is a condition of appointment. If successful, Montessori training will be required and sponsored by the school in return for a bond (approx 2 years).

An application form must be completed for your application to be processed. For further information and an application pack, please email Jo Dyer, Office Manager, [e-mail]. Your CV should also list any additional interests and skills you have.

How to apply

An application form must be completed for your application to be processed.

Jo Dyer
278 Waddington Drive, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5010
[e-mail]
[phone]

Vacancy reference #: 1HAp89

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School details

Wā Ora Montessori

Type: Composite
Authority: State : Integrated
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 268
Website: http://www.waora.school.nz

School number: 1189

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Physical address:
278 Waddington Drive, Naenae, Lower Hutt

Postal Address:
278 Waddington Drive, Naenae, Lower Hutt, 5011

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Related categories

Learning Areas and Strands

• Mathematics and statistics

Position types

• Full time
• Permanent