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Belmont School (Lower Hutt) Wellington

Year 5 Classroom Teacher

  • Full-time
  • Fixed-term (28 Jan to 16 Dec 2027)
  • Suitable for beginning teachers

About the role

Belmont School is seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join our team from term 1 2027, teaching in a Year 5 Class. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to making a difference for children.

About the role

As a Year 5 teacher, you will join Te Moana, a team of 4 Year 5 and 6 teachers. You will work closely with colleagues to:

  • develop high-quality teaching practice that reflects the New Zealand Curriculum, with a strong focus on structured literacy and mathematics (PR1ME)
  • contribute to the design and delivery of meaningful learning opportunities
  • support the wellbeing and success of all learners through inclusive practices.

You will be supported with consistent and regular classroom release time, half a day per week. 

About you

We are looking for someone who:

  • is an effective and enthusiastic classroom teacher
  • has an interest in inclusive practice and learning design
  • values teamwork, open communication, and collaboration
  • demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional learning and reflective practice
  • builds strong relationships with students, staff, and whānau
  • embraces and promotes the vision of our school: Mā te mahi tahi ka piki kotuku – succeeding together

We welcome applications from both beginning and experienced teachers.

Why Belmont?

At Belmont School, we are proud of our strong sense of community, our purposeful learning programmes, and our focus on helping every child progress and succeed. We value professional growth and offer opportunities for development supported by our experienced leadership and teaching team. You are more than welcome to pay us a visit!

Direct enquiries to:

Bryan Trevean, Principal

How to apply

Email your CV, cover letter and application form to: Bryan Trevean, Principal | Tumuaki. [email protected]

Application documents

Role details

Role
Certificated teacher
Sector
Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
Position
Full-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan to 16 Dec 2027)
Reason for fixed-term position
Maternity cover
Learning areas
English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts
Region
Wellington

Employer

Belmont School (Lower Hutt)

709 Western Hutt Road, Belmont, Lower Hutt

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