Y7–8 teacher

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

Job summary

A primary and intermediate school in Wellington seeks an effective teacher for 2026 to cover a year-long leave. The ideal candidate will work with Y7–8 students, showcase a passion for education, and thrive in a collaborative team. Experience in Structured Literacy is advantageous. A supportive community and high expectations for student success characterize this role.

Benefits

Supportive Board and community

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching intermediate-aged students.
• Experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• High expectations for learner outcomes and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in a dynamic Y7–8 team.
• Collaborating with fellow staff.
• Meeting the expectations set by the collective agreement.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Experience teaching Structured Literacy

Ability to collaborate

Education

Current NZ primary teacher registration

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 29/01/2026, End Date: 16/12/2026 (1 year 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 have an exciting opportunity for a teacher to join our Wadestown School staff for 2026. This vacancy is to cover a teacher who is going on one year's leave.

Wadestown School sits in the heart of Wadestown, 5 minutes from the city centre.

This position will see you working with our dynamic Y7–8 team. The successful applicant will have a passion for teaching intermediate-aged students within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

We seek a highly effective classroom practitioner who puts the learners at the centre and holds high expectations for learner outcomes and student wellbeing. Experience teaching Structured Literacy would be an advantage. The ability to collaborate with others is an essential component of this role.

We invite applicants who are interested in joining our friendly, professional staff for 2026. If you are seeking a change for a year or want to try something new, this may be an ideal position for you!

We have a supportive Board and parent community who are committed to partnering with us to achieve the best possible outcomes for all students.

Applicants must have a current NZ primary teacher registration.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will depend on qualifications and experience.

Visits to Wadestown School are welkom. For more information about our school please visit our website.

How to apply

Please state your curriculum strengths and teaching experience in your covering letter, CV, 3 referees and direct enquiries to the Principal, Amanda Frater via:

Physical address:
Rose Street, Wadestown, Wellington

Postal Address:
Rose Street, Wadestown, Wellington, 6012

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