Teaching Team Leader - Middle School

Wadestown School, a thriving full primary nestled in one of Wellington's most supportive and engaged communities, is seeking an experienced team leader and classroom teacher to join our middle school team in 2027. Our school is experiencing steady roll growth, driven by families who value a place where children arrive ready to learn, classrooms are calm and purposeful and students show respect for one another. Wadestown students are known for their curiosity, confidence and willingness to engage deeply with learning. We offer a high-performing, well-resourced environment where teaching is genuinely valued. Staff benefit from strong professional development opportunities, collaborative practice and a culture that encourages reflective, future-focused leadership. As team leader of our middle school, you will guide a motivated team committed to high-quality teaching, positive relationships and continuous improvement. Our parent community is active and strongly supportive and our board and PTA are responsive to the needs of students and teachers, ensuring that resources, initiatives and schoolwide priorities align with what matters most for student success. We are looking for a teaching team leader who brings: strong leadership capability and potential enthusiasm for teaching in Years 3 to 6 expertise in assessment and curriculum teaching practice a passion for creating an engaging, respectful and supportive learning environment. If you are excited to teach in a school where students thrive, teachers are supported and community connections are strong, we warmly invite you to apply. Come and be part of a school where teaching is valued and where your leadership will make a meaningful difference. Tours of the school are welcomed. Please contact Maea Hohepa to arrange a visit by emailing her at: office@wadestown.school.nz