At Wesley Primary School we work hard to find the best staff for your children. We believe adults should be learning just as much as the students. Our amazing support staff and teachers are below.

Andy Crowe:
Tumuaki/ Principal

Shelley Saunders:
Tumuaki Tuarua/ Deputy Principal

Sarah Coldham:
Office Manager

Lopisoni Pope:
Caretaker

Kea Team

Joseph To'oala:
Ako Leader/Class Teacher

Anitha Pondicherry:
Class Teacher

Pīwakawaka Team

Ocea Grigg:
Ako Leader/Class Teacher

Asinate Waqavou:
Class Teacher

Takahē Team

Suchi Venkat:
Ako Leader/Class Teacher

Kelly Robertson:

Class Teacher

Saskia Burton:
Class Teacher

Sashi Jayasekara:
Class Teacher

Release Teachers & Learning Support

Monique Humphrey:
Release Teacher

Grant Taylor:
Release Teacher

Learning Assistants

Maara Tapoki

Moira Carleton

Rohini Balagrirtharan

Maxine McCort

Shehama Cader

Mel Scouller

Mulki Mohammed

Roqiah Akramy

Hoiho Team (CASS)

Sandiya Narayan - Dean

Room 1

Maureen Aarons - Teacher

Sabina Yeasmin - Learning Assistant

Malika - Learning Assistant

Room 2

Heena Mahajan - Teacher

Lauretta Odenigbo - Learning Assistant

Aruna Santhosh - Learning Assistant

Raha Abdi - Learning Assistant

Room 3

Andrea Aarons - Teacher

Anjum Mohammed - Learning Assistant

Simranjeet Kaur - Learning Assistant

Bindu Kumar - Learning Assistant

Our Community

We believe that school is a place for relevant, engaging learning for students, whānau and teachers alike. We can strengthen student success by sharing the same vision of Be Respectful, Be Responsible and working in true partnership. Please connect with us by reading newsletters, notices, the website, our school facebook, attending parent meetings and communicating with us verbally.

ARK Project

The ARK project is an Act of Roskill Kindness based at Wēteri (Wesley) School that provides food assistance. It is a collective group of Roskill Champions working together to reach out to our vulnerable families in the Wēteri, Puketāpapa area.

https://www.foodbank.co.nz/the-ark-project-mt-roskill

Mana Health Clinic

We are lucky to have a Mana Health Clinic at Wesley Primary.

Mana Health Clinic offers free health care for children and their whānau right here at Wesley Primary School.

Our team includes school nurse Jenny (in the clinic Mondays and Wednesdays, 9am–2pm during term time), community health worker Liz, and ear nurse specialist Hannah, along with visiting vision and hearing technicians.

The team are here to help with child health checks, eye, ear and skin care, and other health needs.

Free interpreters are available.

Whānau are welcome to walk in when Jenny is available, or you can refer your child for support by emailing starship.community@adhb.govt.nz; for more information please phone 09 639 0200.

School Nurse

Jenny

Community Health Worker

Liz

SWIS- Social Worker in Schools

Dharmendra Lal is our Social Worker. If you need to contact him please feel free to contact the school office.

Dental Clinic

A mobile clinic will visit our school once a year. For urgent dental queries please call the Dental Clinic at Wesley Intermediate School on 09 620 2564.

Wesley Kindergarten

We have been proud to support the establishment of Wesley Kindergarten on our school site facing O’Donnell Avenue. The kindergarten operates independently from the school and provides an excellent early childhood education for our children. Early Childhood Education is critical for student success. Children who attend kindergarten and early childhood programmes are well prepared with their early foundations of learning. Parents of young children are welcome to go to the kindergarten to ask about enrolment. Also, parents of kindergarten children are most welcome to visit our school.

Address: 26A O'Donnell Avenue, Mount Roskill

Phone: 09 620 0702

Website: https://www.aka.org.nz/our-locations/wesley-kindergarten/

HIPPY

In 2002 our school entered a partnership with the Pacific Foundation to establish a HIPPY programme. Doreen Wakefield is the Full Time Coordinator and the Wesley HIPPY Centre is based in Room 1. HIPPY provides regular home-based tutoring for parents of children in the age range of 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 years. The parents then role-play sessions with their children to support their cognitive growth and skills development. Doreen is always available to meet with interested parents. When the HIPPY children approach their 5th Birthday we are pleased to arrange school and class visits for them.

https://www.facebook.com/HIPPY-Wesley-102409281643956/

Duffy Books

We are involved in Duffy Books in Homes. Children whom have been ‘caught being good’ will receive the special prize of a book. We are very excited to be involved in this fantastic programme!

Our Board of Trustees

“The board is entrusted to work on behalf of all stakeholders and is accountable for the school’s performance. It emphasises strategic leadership, sets the vision for the school, and ensures that it complies with legal and policy requirements".

The current Board of Trustees members are:

Sione Tupou, Corinne Piu, Tuli Vaivai-Ainea, Diane Vaka, Tili Leilua, Suchi Venkat (Staff Trustee), Andy Crowe (Principal)

Board meetings

Week 3 & 9

23 FEB 2026, MON

30 MAR 2026, MON

4 MAY 2026, MON

15 JUN 2026, MON

3 AUG 2026, MON

14 SEP 2026, MON

26 OCT 2026, MON

7 DEC 2026, MON

Comments from our board members about what they love about Te Kura Tuatahi o Wēteri:

"Wesley Primary School is a place where all are encouraged to have a voice supported with respect and inclusiveness and embracing the Weteri community with aroha." - Moira

WPS Strategic Plan 2024 - 2025 V1.0 (AB)

Vacancies

Current Vacancies are below. The applications are due by October 2nd, 2026.

Scale A Teachers - Year 1-2 (2 positions) Full Time, Permanent

Te Kura Tuatahi o Wēteri – Wesley Primary School

Ed Gazette Link

Nestled in the heart of Wesley, Puketāpapa, our kura is guided by our vision Ki te mārama and our values of Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga, and Whakamana. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Scale A teacher to join our Takahē team - Year 1/2.

We are looking for someone who:

Builds strong, respectful relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues.
Is reflective, culturally sustaining, and committed to equity in education.
Understands relational neuroscience, is committed to the practice, and engages in ongoing professional growth within this kaupapa.
Brings creativity, curiosity, and optimism to student learning and wellbeing.
Has strong skills in play-based learning and experiential pedagogies.

Key responsibilities:

Deliver engaging, inclusive learning experiences aligned with the refreshed NZ Curriculum and our local curriculum.
Collaborate within and across teams to support smooth transitions and coherent learning pathways.
Utilise classroom data to run agile teaching sprints for target student groups.

What we offer:

A collaborative culture focused on shared workload and professional growth.
Targeted support across structured approaches to literacy and numeracy, as well as trauma-informed/ relational neuroscience in our open plan hubs.
A chance to be part of a kura that values innovation, equity, and shared strengths where people come first.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our tamariki, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your resume, cover letter, application pack, and any supporting documents, and direct enquiries to:

Alamelu Badrinarayanan
26B O'Donnell Ave,, Wesley, Mt Roskill
a.badri@wesleyprimary.school.nz
0212453882

Scale A Teachers - Year 3-4 (1 position) Full Time, Permanent

Te Kura Tuatahi o Wēteri – Wesley Primary School

Ed Gazette Link

We are looking for someone who:

Builds strong, respectful relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues.
Is reflective, culturally sustaining, and committed to equity in education.
Understands relational neuroscience, is committed to the practice, and engages in ongoing professional growth within this kaupapa.
Brings creativity, curiosity, and optimism to student learning and wellbeing.
Has a strong interest in play-based learning and experiential pedagogies.

Key responsibilities:

Deliver engaging, inclusive learning experiences aligned with the refreshed NZ Curriculum and our local curriculum.
Collaborate within and across teams to support smooth transitions and coherent learning pathways.
Utilise classroom data to run agile teaching sprints for target student groups.

What we offer

A collaborative culture focused on shared workload and professional growth.
Targeted support across structured approaches to literacy and numeracy, as well as trauma-informed/ relational neuroscience in our open-plan hubs.
A chance to be part of a kura that values innovation, equity, and shared strengths where people come first.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our tamariki, we’d love to hear from you.

Wesley Primary School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. To arrange a visit, contact office@wesleyprimary.school.nz.

Please send your resume, cover letter, application pack, and any supporting documents, and direct enquiries to:

Alamelu Badrinarayanan
26B O'Donnell Ave, Wesley, Mt Roskill
a.badri@wesleyprimary.school.nz
021 245 3882

Tumuaki Tuarua | Deputy Principal - Full Time, Permanent

Ed Gazette Link

Relational Leadership | Trauma-Informed Practice | Systems Excellence

Are you a curious, courageous leader passionate about trauma-informed practice and relational neuroscience? Our school is looking for a Deputy Principal who leads with heart, models vulnerability, and creates an environment of emotional safety and trust for both staff and pupils.

As a key partner to the Tumuaki, you will help shape our culture, unify our team around a shared sense of purpose, and bring structure and clarity to our daily operations. Being a small school quite often requires all hands on deck, whether it's jumping into a hub when we’re short or being flexible when things come up. Our SLT is committed to connecting to our learning spaces in authentic and meaningful ways.

What We Are Looking For:

A Relational Leader: You are genuinely curious about people. You prioritise well-being and emotional regulation, fostering a safe environment where risk-taking and vulnerability are welcomed.
A Systems Thinker: You design, refine, and maintain clear, effective, and efficient operational systems that give a small school the stability to remain agile and flexible.
A Growth-Minded Educator: You believe in continuous personal and professional development. You are eager to grow your own leadership capability while elevating others.
An Impact-Driven Facilitator: You use data purposefully to guide improvement, leveraging structured tools like teaching sprints to support teacher capacity and pedagogical growth.

Key Responsibilities

Culture & Relational Practice: Embed trauma-informed approaches across the school. Support staff well-being, guide emotional regulation strategies, and foster an inclusive, trust-based team culture.
Instructional Leadership: Lead and facilitate teaching sprints to enhance pedagogical practice. Translate data into simple, actionable steps that improve pupil outcomes.
Operational Systems & Alignment: Build, evaluate, and maintain effective school systems that streamline staff workload and ensure smooth daily routines in a flexible, small-school environment.
Strategic Partnership: Collaboratively lead alongside the Tumuaki and SLT to establish a clear, inspiring sense of purpose and direction for the school's future.

What We Offer You

A Clear, Shared Purpose: The opportunity to co-create a strong, meaningful direction for a school community that truly values connection and impact.
Space to Grow: A commitment to your personal leadership journey, supporting your professional study, research, and skill development.
A Supportive Environment: A team culture where vulnerability is respected, setbacks are viewed as learning opportunities, and well-being is genuinely prioritised.

Please send your resume, cover letter, application pack, and any supporting documents, and direct enquiries to:

Andy Crowe
26B O'Donnell Ave, Wesley, Mt Roskill
principal@wesleyprimary.school.nz
022 069 8228

Wesley Supporters and Sponsors

Here at Wesley Primary School, we value the input and help received from the local community and coporate sector. From time to time we are fortunate to partner with different community groups, businesses and members, who generously give their time and expertise to ongoing projects within the school. This page celebrates their input and publicly thanks them.

Global Hope Missions

Global Hope Missions and a number of local organisations have set up the ARK Collective which runs our community food bank, vaccination events, youth and many other local social enterprises. GHM also supports our school through the "Kainga Tu Malosi" programme - which addresses the barriers faced by many families during this COVID19 Pandemic.

Minter Ellison Rudd Watt

Minter Ellison staff come and help support our students every week. They bring afternoon tea for the students and connect with them on a one to one level. The students love their interactions with Minter Ellison. Thanks Minter Ellison for the amazing support of our school!

Icebreaker NZ

Scott and the team at Icebreaker shepherds group have been involved in revitalising our school and supporting our Matariki festival celebrations as well. They have sponsored us a number of times and even brought 100 staff to help with a cleaning bee.

Who did you help today?

The team at WHODIDYOUHELPTODAY? have been involved in supporting events at our school and donating food parcels. Thank you for all you amazing support.