Classroom Teacher - Chemistry

Whangaparaoa College; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Whangaparāoa College invites applications for a Chemistry teacher to join our Science faculty. Commencing 25/01/27, you will inspire curiosity and connect Chemistry to learners’ lives while contributing to curriculum design and assessment within a collaborative team.

Applicants must hold current NZ teacher registration and a practising certificate, with a commitment to safe, inclusive and culturally sustaining classroom practice. View other vacancies as applicable.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chemistry teacher with NZ teacher registration and practising certificate.
• Strong Chemistry curriculum knowledge and ability to connect theory to real-world contexts.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging and appropriately challenging Chemistry learning experiences.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment and moderation within the Science faculty.
• Support learners to build pathways into further study and future opportunities.

Job description

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

Science

Find your place at Whangaparāoa College!

We are embarking on an exciting new vision for a three-school model for our kura from the beginning of 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking school as we proactively respond to roll growth and the new curriculum, embedding our curriculum design criteria and effective teaching model to ensure every learner and teacher thrives.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Chemistry teacher to join our collaborative Science faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire curiosity, scientific thinking and a genuine understanding of how Chemistry connects with learners’ lives and the world around them.

Our kura delivers an innovative curriculum focused on knowing and growing learners as individuals. You will design engaging and appropriately challenging learning, build strong relationships and maintain high expectations for learner participation, progress and achievement.

We are looking for a reflective and collaborative teacher with strong Chemistry curriculum knowledge and a commitment to safe, inclusive and culturally sustaining classroom practice. You will contribute positively to curriculum development, assessment and moderation within the faculty and support learners to build strong pathways into further study and future opportunities.

Commencing 25/01/27. Please view our other vacancies.

All applicants must hold current full New Zealand teacher registration and a practising certificate.

We have a strategic focus on staff and learner hauora, driven by culturally responsive practice.

"Whangaparāoa College is a proud school with a short, but rich history. Serving the Whangaparāoa community, we treat all learners as individuals, whilst offering exciting opportunities for learners to excel in their area of passion. We are enthusiastic about the future of our school and wish for you to be a part of this." - Principal Steve McCracken

Physical address:
8 Stanmore Bay Road, Stanmore Bay

Postal Address:
PO Box 775, Whangaparaoa, Stanmore Bay, 943