Paekākāriki School · Wellington
Year 2-4 Teacher
PrimaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 01/02/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (Covering leave)
Paekākāriki School in Wellington is seeking a full-time fixed-term teacher for Years 2–4, covering leave from 1 February to 15 December 2027. The role suits an experienced junior teacher with knowledge of structured literacy, and ideally strengths in writing, relational pedagogy, trauma-informed practice and collaborative learning.
- Years 2–4 junior teaching role
- Structured literacy knowledge sought
- Writing strengths advantageous
- Leave cover through December 2027
Closes in 7 days
Applications close 12 Nov 2026, 9am.
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About the role
Full-time, fixed-term teacher in the Teina team, working with Years 2–4. The position covers leave from 1 February to 15 December 2027.
What they’re looking for
- Junior teaching experience with Years 2–4
- Understanding of structured literacy
- Strength in teaching writing
- Strong relational pedagogy
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice
- Experience in collaborative learning environments
About the school
Paekākāriki School is a Years 1–8 school in Wellington. It has a flexible, collaborative learning environment and refers to its junior team as Teina.
How to apply
Apply by 12 November 2026. Application instructions and contact details are not provided.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 1 Feb 2027
- Ends
- 15 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 21 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“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.…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 103
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Wellington Road, Paekakariki
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