Year 5 and 6 Kaiako

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

Job summary

Maraeroa School in Porirua East invites applications for a Full-time, fixed-term teaching role for Years 1–8. The successful applicant will join a co-educational kura with a focus on culturally sustaining pedagogies and strong community connections.

We seek a energetic, nurturing educator who can engage with tamariki and whānau and contribute to a positive learning environment for a year-long term starting late January 2027, with potential early interview if a suitable candidate is found.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Certificated teacher qualification and be eligible to teach in NZ.
• Experience teaching Years 1–8 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, nurturing connections with tamariki and whānau.
• Maintain strong, effective classroom management.
• Engage with culturally sustaining pedagogies and practices.

Skills

English

Health and PE

Learning languages

Mathematics

Science

Social sciences

Technology

Te reo Māori

The arts

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Study 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

Maraeroa School is a co-educational primary school situated in the Porirua East community.

We have a position available due to one of our amazing kaiako being awarded study leave for a year. We are looking for someone who is able to make positive, nurturing connections with our tamariki and their whānau. Strong classroom management is a must and we are looking for someone who will bring a sense of energy and commitment to our kura and community. We engage in culturally sustaining pedagogies, so a willingness to engage with these is essential.

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our kura prior to application. Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint early if a suitable candidate is found