Teacher/Kaiako

Eastern Hutt School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Hutt School, a very multi-cultural primary school in Lower Hutt, is seeking a Certificated teacher to join a supportive community of learners. You will contribute to a dynamic Year 5 learning environment within a caring school culture.

The school serves Years 1–8 with a strong Board of Trustees and a vibrant community, offering opportunities to develop your knowledge and share your passions across the kura.

Qualifications

• Registered teacher with NZ teaching certification.
• Experience teaching primary to intermediate (Years 1–8).
• Ability to collaborate with staff to create a dynamic learning environment.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5 class within a supportive kura.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and deliver inclusive lessons.
• Contribute to school vision and culture.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Curriculum integration

Te reo Māori awareness

Adaptability

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

• English
• Health and physical education
• Learning languages
• Mathematics and statistics
• Science
• Social sciences
• Technology
• Te reo Māori
• The arts

Eastern Hutt is a very multi-cultural, Year 1-6 primary school in Lower Hutt and is well supported by a wonderful Board of Trustees and community.

We have a roll of 620 and this brings many opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills, and also make a contribution across the school in your areas of passion.

We are looking for an enthusiastic kaiako who can work collaboratively and create a dynamic learning environment that supports our vision: 'Inspired empowered active citizens’.

The position will be Year 5 of the kura and appointed as per the strengths of the applicant.

Commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is essential, and kaiako with strength in te reo Māori and tikanga, who can contribute to the cultural responsiveness in our kura is desirable.