Scale A Teacher (Year 1/2)

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 31/08/2026, End Date: 11/12/2026 (Roll growth, staff redistribution) Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher Primary subjects: English Health and physical education Learning languages Mathematics and statistics Science Social sciences Technology Te reo Māori The arts At Plateau School, we don’t just stand still—we stand tall. Nestled in the heart of Te Mārua, we are a vibrant, collaborative, and highly reflective learning community. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment where a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do. We are deeply committed to understanding how our tamariki learn and behave, ensuring every child is supported to grow and thrive. We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and nurturing junior school educator to join our team for this fixed‑term position in a Year 1/2 class. Candidate Profile Our ideal candidate will: Embody our core values: Actively model manaaki (caring), whakaute (respect), pono (honesty), manawanui (resilience), and rawe (aiming high). Prioritise relationships: Build strong, positive, and respectful partnerships with junior learners, whānau, and colleagues. Be positive and adaptable: Show a positive approach to change, particularly with aligning literacy and mathematics programmes to the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum. Weave culture and nature into learning: Be excited about integrating te ao Māori into the wider curriculum and utilising our unique natural environment as a rich, extended classroom. Bring a solution‑focused, optimistic energy and desire to be part of a supportive staff culture that values continuous improvement and wellbeing for both adults and students. How to Apply Please send your CV and direct enquiries to: Physical address: Molloy’s Road, Te Marua, Upper Hutt #J-18808-Ljbffr