Hands-On Hard Materials Tech Teacher (Years 9–13)

Waitaki Boys' High School; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Waitaki Boys' High School in Oamaru is seeking a Certificated teacher to lead hard materials technology for Years 9-13, including senior NCEA classes. The role focuses on continuing hands-on learning in our well-resourced workshop, fostering creativity and craftsmanship among students who are eager to design and build.

The successful candidate will bring knowledge of CAD/CAM and digital design tools, a strong pedagogy, and the ability to maintain a safe environment for machinery and hand tools.

Qualifications

• Experience with design thinking and engineering & construction principles.
• A rapport-builder who can develop strong relationships as effectively as you can design a product.
• A suitably qualified teacher with a strong pedagogy and passion for developing young men.
• Able to maintain a safe environment to operate machinery & hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Teach hard materials technology across Years 9-13, including senior NCEA classes.
• Continue hands-on learning experiences in a well-resourced workshop.
• Foster student creativity, craftsmanship and practical design skills.

Skills

Design thinking

Engineering & construction principles

Relationship building

Pedagogy

Machinery & hand tools safety

Education

Certificated teacher

Tools

CAD/CAM

Digital design tools

Job description

Waitaki Boys' High School in Oamaru is seeking a Certificated teacher to lead hard materials technology for Years 9-13, including senior NCEA classes. The role focuses on continuing hands-on learning in our well-resourced workshop, fostering creativity and craftsmanship among students who are eager to design and build.

The successful candidate will bring knowledge of CAD/CAM and digital design tools, a strong pedagogy, and the ability to maintain a safe environment for machinery and hand tools.