Primary Years 1-4 Teacher - Play-Based & Structured Lit

Kenakena School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenakena School in Wellington is seeking a dedicated teacher for Years 1–4 for a full-time fixed-term appointment starting February 2027. The role emphasises modern, researched-based pedagogy and a play-based learning environment within a Years 1–8 framework.

The successful applicant will have experience with a Structured Literacy Approach and DMIC Mathematics, with a bonus for Te Reo Māori integration across the curriculum. This position is for a fixed-term period of one year.

Qualifications

• Experience in a play-based learning environment.
• Experience implementing a Structured Literacy Approach.
• Experience with the DMIC approach to Mathematics.
• Ability to integrate Te Reo and Tikanga Māori across the curriculum would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach English, Mathematics and Statistics for Years 1–4 (Sector Years 1–8).
• Contribute to a learning program that supports modern researched-based pedagogy.

Skills

Play-based learning

Structured Literacy

DMIC Mathematics

Te Reo Māori integration

Job description

Kenakena School in Wellington is seeking a dedicated teacher for Years 1–4 for a full-time fixed-term appointment starting February 2027. The role emphasises modern, researched-based pedagogy and a play-based learning environment within a Years 1–8 framework.

The successful applicant will have experience with a Structured Literacy Approach and DMIC Mathematics, with a bonus for Te Reo Māori integration across the curriculum. This position is for a fixed-term period of one year.