Scale A Kaiako (2 positions)

Island Bay School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Bay School in Wellington, New Zealand, seeks passionate kaiako for Primary and Intermediate (Years 1–8) across multiple year levels. Full-time fixed-term positions start 28/01/2027 and end 17/12/2027 (Leave allocation). We teach through The Island Bay Way—an inquiry-based approach enriched by Ako Tākaro.

Applicants are invited to tour and experience the kura. Successful applicants will collaborate with colleagues to grow practice, foster wellbeing and agency for ākonga, and bring their

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in primary/intermediate settings (Years 1–8) desired.
• Collaborative approach with colleagues to grow professional practice.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teaching team to deliver inquiry-based learning through The Island Bay Way.
• Support ākonga wellbeing and agency, across year levels as needed.
• Contribute strengths and passion to the kura to enrich classroom practice.

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Leave allocation)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

We are seeking passionate, collaborative kaiako to join our teaching team at Island Bay School. Positions may be available across various year levels, depending on applicants’ strengths and experience.

At Island Bay School, we teach through The Island Bay Way—our inquiry-based approach enriched by Ako Tākaro. We seek skilled, creative teachers who:

• work alongside colleagues to share expertise and grow professional practice
• foster agency and wellbeing, ensuring success for all ākonga
• bring their strengths and passion to our kura.

We warmly welcome applicants to arrange a tour and see The Island Bay Way in action.