Year 4 Classroom Teacher

Ngaio School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngaio School in Wellington invites applications for a passionate Year 4 teacher for 2027. We value relationships, belonging, and a learning environment where children are curious, take risks and thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

You will build warm relationships with learners, whānau and colleagues, deliver engaging literacy and mathematics instruction, and assessment-informed practice while collaborating with staff to improve outcomes and honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Year 4 classroom teaching aligned with the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum.
• Delivers engaging teaching in literacy and mathematics.
• Develops assessment-informed practice to support learner growth.

Responsibilities

• Builds warm, respectful relationships with learners, whānau and colleagues.
• Creates an inclusive classroom where every child feels valued, safe and supported.
• Delivers engaging, evidence-informed teaching in literacy and mathematics.
• Uses assessment thoughtfully to respond to learners’ strengths, needs and next steps.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to plan, reflect on practice and improve outcomes.

Job description

Are you a passionate, collaborative teacher who wants to make a real difference for learners?

Ngaio School is seeking an enthusiastic and reflective Year 4 teacher to join our learning community for the 2027 school year. We are looking for a teacher who builds positive relationships, creates engaging learning experiences and is committed to helping every child thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

At Ngaio School, we value strong relationships, a sense of belonging, and a learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious, take risks and develop a lifelong love of learning.

We are looking for someone who:

Builds warm, respectful relationships with learners, whānau and colleagues.

Creates an inclusive classroom where every child feels valued, safe and supported.

Delivers engaging, evidence-informed teaching in literacy and mathematics, aligned with the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum.

Uses assessment thoughtfully to respond to learners’ strengths, needs and next steps.

Works collaboratively with colleagues to plan, reflect on practice and improve outcomes for learners.

Communicates effectively with whānau and values the partnership between home and school.

Is committed to culturally responsive practice, honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and incorporating te reo Māori and tikanga Māori into everyday classroom life.

What we offer

A welcoming school community that values relationships, collaboration and professional growth.

Opportunities to work alongside colleagues who share ideas and support one another.

A commitment to inclusive practice and equitable outcomes for all learners.

We welcome applications from teachers who bring enthusiasm, sound teaching practice, a growth mindset and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing and achievement of every child.

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