Design and Visual Communication (DVC) and Food Technology Teacher

Rototuna Senior High School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rototuna Senior High School in the Waikato region is seeking a dedicated Design and Visual Communication (DVC) and Food Technology Teacher to lead the senior DVC programme while supporting growing food technology courses. The teacher will operate within a progressive, well-resourced department that values creative approaches to design and technology education.

The successful candidate will have experience teaching senior DVC students, with the ability to utilise our specialised facilities to

Qualifications

• Experience teaching senior DVC students.
• Ability to support Food Technology using specialist facilities.
• Familiarity with NCEA assessment practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the senior DVC programme across Years 11–13.
• Support Food Technology courses using dedicated facilities.
• Contribute to department planning and NCEA assessment practices.

Skills

DVC teaching

Food Tech

NCEA knowledge

Education

NZ Teaching Registration

Certificated teacher

Job description

Design and Visual Communication (DVC) and Food Technology Teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Special project)

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

We are seeking a passionate technology teacher with primary expertise in design and visual communication (DVC) to lead and deliver our senior DVC programme, while also supporting our growing food technology courses. Set within a progressive and well-resourced department, this role is ideal for a creative educator who can leverage technological practice, visual communication, and design processes to enrich student learning across both disciplines.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience teaching senior DVC students, alongside the ability or willingness to support Food Technology classes using our outstanding specialised facilities and equipment. Experience with NCEA assessment is highly welcomed. You will be driven by the desire to ensure every student can find personal and academic success in ways that grow their dignity, purpose, and options.

Additional remunerated responsibilities may be available and negotiated depending on your experience and suitability. This position is also suitable for beginning teachers.

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