Year 7-8 Teacher: Collaborative, Te Ao Māori & Growth

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

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.