Teachers for 2026 (2 positions)

Te Aro School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Wellington is looking for two enthusiastic teachers to join their team. The school embraces a strong culture of inclusivity and community engagement. Ideal candidates will have experience in primary education, particularly in teaching Years 2-6. This is a full-time fixed-term position suitable for motivated individuals committed to supporting diverse learners. Application details include emailing the CV and cover letter to the school's office.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori.
• Experience teaching children in Years 2–6.
• Ability to meet diverse learners' needs including ELLs.

Responsibilities

• Support tamariki to flourish in a collaborative environment.
• Build strong relationships with ākonga, staff and whānau.
• Adopt an inclusive approach to teaching and learning.

Skills

Community engagement

Curriculum knowledge

Inclusive teaching methods

Building relationships

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 02/02/2026, End Date: 17/12/2026 (Board funded and covering a staff member on leave)

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

We are a Y1–8 full primary school in the heart of Wellington city. We have a strong school culture and a diverse student population.

We seek two enthusiastic and caring teachers/kaiako to join our teaching team at the start of 2026. We are looking to appoint teachers who are motivated, have a passion for supporting tamariki to flourish and who want to work in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidates for our positions will be teachers who:

• are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori
• are able to adopt an inclusive approach to teaching and learning
• have experience of teaching children in Y2–6
• are able to build strong relationships with ākonga, staff and whānau
• have experience teaching in a multicultural school and meeting the needs of diverse learners’ needs including English language learners
• have sound curriculum knowledge
• have worked with PRIME or NumiconMaths resources
• are currently residing in New Zealand and have experience of teaching in a classroom
• understand that oral language is the foundation of all literacy learning.

Both positions are full-year fixed term positions. One position is suitable for a beginning teacher.

Visiting the school is strongly recommended.

How to apply

To apply, send CV, a covering letter and your completed application formto [e-mail] with ‘fixed-term vacancy’ in the subject line. Direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
360 The Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington

Postal Address:
360 The Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011