Year 7-8 Classroom Teacher

Wainuiomata Intermediate; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Bonding Scheme

Professional development

Job summary

Wainuiomata Intermediate is seeking a classroom teacher for 2027 to inspire students to reach their potential. You will craft engaging Year 7–8 lessons, incorporating Te Ao Māori and sustainability, and foster a strong classroom culture that emphasizes critical thinking and teamwork.

You will work in a collaborative, well-supported environment with professional development opportunities and a locally tailored curriculum.

Qualifications

• Must hold a New Zealand teaching qualification and have experience or genuine interest in intermediate-aged learners.
• Demonstrates ability to build positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues.
• Shows enthusiasm, energy and a readiness to contribute to a localised curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging lessons for Year 7 and 8 that bring the curriculum to life.
• Integrate Te Ao Māori and sustainability into learning.
• Foster a positive classroom culture with critical thinking and teamwork.
• Build strong connections with students, parents and whānau.
• Contribute to shaping and improving the localised curriculum.

Skills

Classroom management

Engaging lessons

Collaboration

Te Ao Māori integration

Education

NZ teaching qualification

Job description

We are looking for a classroom teacher to join us in 2027. We are looking for someone who is excited to help our students reach their full potential. If that sounds like you, we’d love to have you join our team!

At our intermediate school, collaboration and growth are at the heart of what we do. Teachers get over 30 hours of release time each term, and syndicate teams meet together to plan, collaborate, and focus on professional development – which cuts down on after-school hui!

Your role will include crafting engaging lessons for Year 7 and 8 students that bring the whole curriculum to life. You’ll integrate Te Ao Māori and sustainability to create meaningful learning experiences, foster a positive classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork flourish, and build strong connections with students, parents, and whānau. You’ll also help shape and improve our strongly localised curriculum.

We’re looking for someone with a New Zealand teaching qualification and experience or a genuine interest in working with intermediate-aged students.

In return, you’ll find a supportive and collaborative workplace where your contributions make a real difference. We offer meaningful professional development tailored to your growth, along with a well-resourced school environment that supports your creativity.

We want someone energetic and enthusiastic who thrives in a dynamic setting and is ready to engage fully in school life. Building strong, positive relationships with young adolescents is crucial. If you enjoy integrated, localised learning and value being part of a team, you’ll fit right in.

This position qualifies for the Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS). The eligible teacher recruited for this vacancy will receive annual payments that accumulate to a maximum of $40,000 (before tax) after 5 years. See Teacher Bonding Scheme for more information.