Teaching position

Eketāhuna School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural primary school in Wellington is seeking an experienced Scale A teacher to join their team starting in January 2026. The role involves designing engaging learning experiences and building strong student relationships. Candidates must be living in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa along with registration with the Teaching Council. The school offers a supportive environment with professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive and collegial staff

Professional growth opportunities

Leadership pathways

School house available for the right candidate

Qualifications

• Currently living in New Zealand.
• Hold a valid work visa.
• Experience teaching at primary and intermediate levels.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging, purposeful learning experiences.
• Build strong relationships with students.
• Collaborate with peers for consistent learning.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Building relationships with students

Engaging learning design

Flexibility in teaching approach

Commitment to inclusion

Education

Valid registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

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

Experienced teacher Permanent, full time • start: 28 January 2026.

We’re seeking an experienced, talented Scale A teacher to join our awesome team from the start of 2026. You’ll work in our middle–senior area in a kura where learning is exciting, community matters, and every day brings something new.

Eketāhuna School is a well-resourced rural gem. Our students have access to digital devices, a heated swimming pool, astro turf, and upgraded classroom spaces. We’re a small school with a big heart, where teachers support one another and share ideas. While we teach in single-cell classrooms, we work collaboratively to plan, reduce workload, and ensure consistent, high-quality learning across the school.

We’re looking for a proven high-quality teacher who designs engaging, purposeful learning and builds strong relationships with their students while setting clear, positive expectations. Someone who is culturally responsive, inclusive, and committed to supporting each learner to succeed. A good sense of humour and a flexible approach will go a long way in our busy and dynamic school environment.

We offer a supportive, collegial staff. We take a thoughtful, manageable approach to the refreshed curriculum and provide both professional growth opportunities and leadership pathways. For the right candidate, management units (MUs) will be available for proven strengths in leading school-wide areas. We also have a great school house available.

Start term 1 with us at Eketāhuna School—where you’ll find a friendly team, great students, and a fantastic place to teach!

To apply, you must:

• Be currently living in New Zealand
• Hold a valid work visa and current registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

How to apply

Please send your CV, cover letter and completed application to:

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