Y4-6 teacher

Paparangi School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A New Zealand primary school is seeking enthusiastic teachers to join their collaborative team. The role emphasizes building strong relationships with students and whānau, promoting inclusive community-focused education. Successful candidates will exhibit a positive mindset and a commitment to professional development. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the school beforehand.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic teacher with a passion for community-focused education.
• Must be reflective and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Currently living in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with children and their whānau.
• Collaborate with other teachers in a team-teaching environment.
• Embrace challenges with a positive mindset.

Skills

Relationship building

Team teaching

Reflective practice

Positive mindset

Enthusiasm for teaching

Education

Teaching qualification and registration with the Teaching Council of NZ

Job description

Overview

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 02/02/2026, End Date: 16/12/2026 (Parental 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

Are you an enthusiastic teacher looking to GROW our tamariki with us? Do you thrive in a collaborative and community-focused environment where curiosity is celebrated and wonder is part of the learning landscape? Paparangi School has an exciting opportunity for three teachers to join our supportive team.

At Paparangi School, we\'re passionate about growing adventurous learners and fostering a love for learning. As a proud Green-Gold Enviroschool, environmental education is woven through our local curriculum. Our iGROW values guide everything we do, informing our learning and shaping our students into adventurous learners who get along well with others and are curious about the world around them.

We are a community-minded school that values diversity, promotes inclusive education and places emphasis on the wellbeing of staff and students. As a PB4L school, we\'re committed to building a safe, positive, and supportive school where every child is enabled to be the best they can be. You\'ll be part of a school that champions authentic learning, boasts an amazing outdoor environment and benefits from supportive whānau partnerships.

We\'re seeking teachers who:

• Build strong relationships with children and their whānau.
• Enjoy collaborative team-teaching and mahi-tahi with others.
• Are reflective and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Bring a positive mindset and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm.
• Share their energy and joy for teaching!

The best way to get to know Paparangi is to experience it firsthand. We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school. Please contact the Principal to arrange a visit. To apply applicants must:

• Be currently living in New Zealand.
• Be registered with the Teaching Council of NZ.

The terms and conditions for these fixed-term positions, including base salary, are set by the Primary Teachers\' Collective Agreement and will be confirmed based on the successful applicant\'s qualifications and experience.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
Beazley Avenue, Paparangi, Wellington