Porirua College · Wellington
Teacher - Praxis Education Kenepuru (PEK)
SecondaryFull-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)
Teacher role with Praxis Education Kenepuru (PEK), the alternative education provider partnered with Porirua College and other local colleges in Wellington. This full-time, fixed-term position runs from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028 and suits a secondary or primary-trained teacher, particularly someone with intermediate-level experience. The work supports rangatahi to reconnect with learning through strengths-based, culturally responsive and trauma-informed practice.
- Alternative education across the Porirua region
- Secondary or primary-trained teachers considered
- Intermediate-level experience would suit
- One-year fixed-term position from Term 1 2027
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 18 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Teach rangatahi in Years 7–15 through Praxis Education Kenepuru, an alternative education programme working with five local colleges. The role focuses on reconnecting young people with learning, building confidence and supporting their development through relationship-based, culturally responsive practice. This is a full-time fixed-term position from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028.
What they’re looking for
- Secondary or primary trained teacher with intermediate-level experience
- High expectations combined with empathy and care for rangatahi
- Respectful relationships that support learning
- Strengths-based, culturally responsive and trauma-informed practice
- Collaborative and reflective approach to teaching
- Adaptable and resilient in changing situations
About the school
Praxis Education Kenepuru provides contracted alternative education for the Porirua region and has nearly 50 years of experience in this area. It offers a safe, inclusive and culturally responsive environment informed by trauma-aware practice, with a focus on belonging, identity and positive relationships.
How to apply
Email a cover letter, CV and details for three referees by 18 November 2026. Applications should be sent to the advertised application contact.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Kaiako
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Praxis Education Kenepuru (PEK) is the contracted provider of Alternative Education for the Porirua region, partnering with 5 local colleges. With close to 50 years of AE provision, we believe every rangatahi deserves to be seen, valued, and supported to…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 559
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 64 Driver Crescent, Cannons Creek, Porirua
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