Alternative education programme teacher (middle years)

Mercury Bay Area School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Waikato is seeking a passionate and creative educator for an Alternative Education Programme Teacher role. This full-time, fixed-term position targets middle years students and aims to improve academic engagement and success. The ideal candidate should be a registered teacher with experience in teaching Literacy and Numeracy to Year 7-10 students, possess strong behaviour management skills, and be adept at building rapport with at-risk learners. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on students' educational journeys.

Qualifications

• Strong experience teaching Literacy and Numeracy to Year 7-10 students.
• Experience working with disengaged or at-risk students.
• Exceptional behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a targeted alternative education programme.
• Provide tailored support for students' academic re-engagement.
• Focus on improving attendance, engagement, and academic achievement.

Skills

Experience teaching Literacy and Numeracy

Behaviour management skills

Building trust and rapport

Innovative and creative engagement techniques

Education

Registered teacher certification

Job description

Alternative education programme teacher (middle years)

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 27/01/2027 (Alternative Education Programme)

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Certificated teacher

English, Mathematics and statistics

Make a High-Impact Difference. Spark Re-engagement.

Are you a passionate, creative, and empathetic registered teacher looking for a role where you can truly transform the lives of young people?

We are seeking a dedicated educator for a fixed-term position to lead our targeted alternative education programme for middle years students (Y7-10). This is a unique opportunity to provide tailored, holistic support and high-impact interventions that make a measurable difference.

About the role

This0.4 FTEfixed-term position is dedicated to the development and academic re-engagement of students identified for the programme. You will be responsible for providing a flexible and supportive learning environment, focusing on both well-being and academic success.

Key areas of focus will include working with students to improve:

• Attendance and engagement
• Academic achievement in core subjects (Literacy and Numeracy)
• Personal and relational skills
• Successful re-engagement back into secondary school, further education, training, or employment through a planned approach.

Who we are looking for

This role would suit a registered teacher with primary or secondary experience who excels at finding innovative and creative ways to engage students who may have become disengaged from mainstream education.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have strong experience teaching Literacy and Numeracy to Year 7‑10 students.
• Have proven experience working with disengaged or at‑risk students.
• Possess exceptional behaviour management skills and a strong ability to build trust and rapport quickly.
• Demonstrate flexibility, empathy, and strong collaboration skills.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
South Highway, Whitianga