Year 2-4 Teacher

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

Job summary

Paekākāriki School in New Zealand invites an experienced junior teacher to join our Teina team and help shape the educational journey of our learners in years 2–4. The role emphasizes a strong structured literacy approach and writing strength within a supportive, collaborative setting.

We value relational pedagogy and trauma-informed practices to create a calm, inclusive classroom where every child can learn and thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in junior school (Years 2–4) with structured literacy.
• Strong writing instruction and feedback skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices to foster inclusive classrooms.
• Demonstrated relational pedagogy and ability to build positive learner-teacher relationships.

Responsibilities

• Teach across learning areas including English, health and physical education, mathematics, science, social sciences, technology, te reo Māori and the arts.
• Collaborate with colleagues, whanau and students to support each child’s learning journey.

Skills

Junior teaching

Structured literacy

Writing support

Relational pedagogy

Trauma-informed

Job description

Are you an experienced junior teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young learners' lives? Paekakariki School, the Home of the Barefoot Learner, is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable junior teacher to join our team.

As a member of our Teina team, you will play a vital role in shaping the educational journey of our young students. We are looking for a candidate who not only brings experience in the junior school (Years 2-4) but also possesses an understanding of structured literacy. Strengths in teaching writing would be an advantage. Strong relational pedagogy is essential in our school community, and we highly value candidates with knowledge of trauma-informed practices to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Our flexible learning environment encourages collaboration, so experience in collaborative environments is an advantage. We are looking for a calm and well organised teacher who believes every child can learn and be successful and who will work alongside colleagues, whanau and the child to make this happen.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full time, Fixed term

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