Teacher - juniors

Newlands School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Wellington is seeking a fixed-term teacher to join the junior team during a maternity leave. This role requires a caring, enthusiastic teacher committed to high-quality education. The successful candidate should have strong knowledge of the NZ Curriculum and effective classroom management skills. This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated team focused on students' needs and providing an engaging curriculum.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the NZ Curriculum is essential.
• Effective classroom management skills required.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching for junior students.
• Collaborate with staff while covering for maternity leave.
• Engage students in a rich curriculum.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy

Classroom management

Collaboration

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 27/01/2027 (Maternity leave)

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 a fixed-term teacher to join our junior team while a permanent staff member is on maternity leave. The position is for the 2026 school year.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and caring teacher who is committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning for tamariki.

The successful applicant will have sound NZ Curriculum knowledge and effective classroom management skills. Strengths in literacy and numeracy are essential, as is being a reflective teacher who works collaboratively with others.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dedicated and skilled team who work hard to provide our tamariki with an engaging, rich curriculum with students' needs at the heart.

How to apply

Please send your cover letter and CV to:

Physical address:
200 Newlands Road, Newlands, Wellington

Postal Address:
PO Box 26068, Newlands, Wellington, 6442