Teacher of hard materials (automotive/mechanical engineering)

Rolleston College; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Canterbury is seeking a dedicated Teacher of hard materials (automotive/mechanical engineering) for a full-time permanent role. The successful candidate will foster a collaborative and learner-centred education environment, mentoring students and applying restorative practices. Eligible candidates must be NZ registered teachers with experience in hard technology preferred. Applications close on 22nd September 2025.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be NZ registered and have a learner-centred focus.
• Experience in hard technology or related areas is valued.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a learner-centred education in a collaborative environment.
• Provide mentoring and academic counselling to students.
• Apply restorative practices to build positive relationships.

Skills

NZ registered teacher

Experience in hard technology

Job description

Teacher of hard materials (automotive/mechanical engineering)

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher • Technology

Overview

Due to our growing roll and the exciting expansion of a dedicated senior campus planned for 2026, we are currently seeking applications for a highly motivated teacher of hard technology. Applicants will need to be NZ registered, have a learner-centred focus and be excited about working in a collaborative, flexible and responsive learning environment. Please state all supporting subjects and your specific technology strengths in your application.

About Rolleston College

Developing self, building communities and transforming futures through the Rolleston Spirit, is at the heart of everything we do at our college. As a teacher you will be passionate about both academic and personal success, be able to cultivate a learning community and have a desire to provide a genuine learner-centred education.

At Rolleston College, we work to provide contextual learning opportunities that provide our learners with choice and agency, while still gaining the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications. We believe in the concept of AKO and that we are all learners. Collaborative practice is fundamental to our curriculum and philosophy as educators.

As a restorative practice school we believe strongly in building and enhancing positive professional relationships with our learners. All teachers are expected to be involved in our whānau system and are active in providing mentoring and academic counselling to students in a warm and demanding way.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a learner-centred education in a collaborative, flexible and responsive learning environment.
• Be involved in the whānau system and provide mentoring and academic counselling to students.
• Apply restorative practices to build positive professional relationships with learners.
• State all supporting subjects and your specific technology strengths in your application.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher
• Experience in hard technology or related areas is valued

How to apply

To apply, please visit the Rolleston College Career Page, where you can register on our job portal and apply for this or other vacancies online using the “Apply Now” button. Applications will close at midday on Monday 22nd September 2025. If you need more information, please contact us via [e-mail].

Contact

Direct inquiries: [e-mail]