Primary Teacher - Wellington

Primary Teacher - Wellington

We’re currently working with schools across Wellington for Term One 2026. Whether you're passionate about junior or senior primary, or keen to step into an intermediate classroom, we have a wide range of roles we can explore on your behalf.

About the role:
As a homeroom teacher, you'll guide students through their educational journey by crafting engaging learning plans and creating meaningful, enjoyable experiences that help build their knowledge, confidence, and skills. Strong literacy and numeracy knowledge is essential, as you'll work to meet national standards while supporting each student's holistic growth and development.

What can Prospero offer?
At Prospero, we understand the excitement and challenges that come with being a new graduate. We’re a supportive agency committed to helping you in navigating your teaching career.
Here’s how we support you:

  • CV Support - We’ll help craft and refine your CV, and ensure it gets in front of the right school leaders to fast-track your application

  • Personalised role matching - We connect you with positions that align with your strengths, passions, and long-term goals

  • Interview support - Get practical tips and guidance to help you go into an interview with confidence

  • Offer navigation - We help you manage potential offers, so you feel confident and informed

  • Ongoing Support - From your initial application through to your first day and beyond, we're with you the whole way.

What you need to be successful:

  • Soon to graduate or have already completed a primary or secondary teaching qualification (level 7 or above)

  • Able to obtain NZ practicing certificate with NZ Teachers Council prior to a new position commencing

  • Can provide recent managerial referees + associate teacher referees

  • Can start in term one 2026


What are schools are looking for?

  • Committed to helping students thrive and reach their full potential

  • Eagerness to grow and develop your professional teaching practice

  • Is able to build strong rapport with students and their whanau

  • Effective communication skills, strong written and oral language skills

  • Understanding of the primary curriculum

  • Able to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment that supports the varying needs of students


How to Apply?
Please click APPLY and submit a copy of your CV for consideration 

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Primary Teacher - Wellington

  • January 26, 2026
  • Primary/Intermediate
  • Wellington
  • Permanent
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