Douglas Park School · Wellington
Teacher
PrimaryFull-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan to 13 Dec 2027)Beginning teachers welcome
Douglas Park School in Wellington is seeking a full-time, fixed-term teacher from 28 January to 13 December 2027. The role is primarily with Year 0 and 1 students, with a possible Year 2 and 3 placement, and suits beginning teachers as well as applicants bringing strengths in play-based, inquiry or maker learning.
- Year 0 and 1 teaching team
- Possible Year 2 and 3 placement
- BSLA literacy and DMIC mathematics
- Beginning teachers welcome
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time fixed-term teaching role from 28 January to 13 December 2027. The position is mainly with the Year 0 and 1 team, with Year 2 and 3 also possible depending on preference. Teaching includes play-based junior learning, structured literacy and mathematics approaches, and school-wide inquiry learning. Beginning teachers are welcome.
What they’re looking for
- Experience or interest in junior primary teaching
- Ability to teach Years 0–3
- Use of play-based learning
- Strength in literacy and mathematics teaching
- Willingness to bring individual skills and interests
- Commitment to inquiry-focused classroom programmes
About the school
Douglas Park School is a Years 1–8 kura tuatahi in Wellington. It values learner-focused practice, innovation, inquiry, and developing beginning teachers and future leaders.
How to apply
Send a CV and cover letter by email to the school office. Applications close on 20 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 13 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We have a fixed-term position available at Douglas Park School. The position is in our Year 0 and 1 teaching team, but could also be in Year 2 and 3 if that is the preferred level. The school follows BSLA…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 360
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 136 Cole Street, Masterton
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