Assistant Head of Technology

Tuakau College; Auckland; On-site; NZD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuakau College invites a passionate teacher to lead the Technology learning area for Secondary/Middle years (Years 7–15) with a focus on Digital Technology. The role requires strong curriculum knowledge, energised classroom management, and a commitment to student learning, including NCEA experience as an advantage.

Salary ranges from the Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement and depends on scale, with 5+ years classroom experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have strong curriculum knowledge for Secondary/Middle learning (Years 7–15).
• Experience teaching Digital Technology is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in classroom teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Technology learning area across Years 7–15.
• Assist in digital technology delivery and curriculum development.
• Support in NCEA-related planning and assessment.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Digital Technology

Education

NZ Teachers Council registration

3-year specialist degree Level 7

1-year teacher training Level 7

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership
Technology
1MU and 1MMA

We require a passionate, engaging and energetic teacher to assist in leading our Technology learning area, commencing 28January 2027 (1MU and 1MMA), with a responsibility for Digital Technology.

This outstanding classroom teacher will have good curriculum knowledge, strong classroom management skills and be passionate about helping students learn. Experience with NCEA an advantage. Please advise specialist subjects (preferably Digital Technology).

This position has also been advertised under the 'Waikato' region.

For overseas applicants, you are required to have a 3-year specialist degree at Level 7 with a 1-year teacher training Level 7 qualification. It is an advantage to have New Zealand teacher registration with the NZ Teachers Council. You must have a least 5 years’ experience in the classroom.

Your conditions of work and salary are based on the Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement 2002-2025. The salary range is from $70,779 ($34.02/hr) to $103086 ($49.56/hr). A salary assessment needs to be completed to decide the salary grade you will be placed on.

Come and join our staff and help inspire our young students to do the very best in all things!