Hard Materials Teacher

Westlake Boys High School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Boys High School in Auckland is seeking a dynamic and adaptable teacher of hard materials to join our forward-thinking design and innovation faculty, commencing Term 1, 2027. This is a full-time permanent role delivering high-quality teaching across practical and design-based programmes, with a focus on inspiring creativity, innovation and problem solving through hands-on learning experiences.

The successful applicant will have strong curriculum knowledge, effective classroom management

Qualifications

• Must be NZ registered and fully conversant with the NZ Curriculum.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa required.
• Experience in or willingness to contribute to other areas of technology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across practical and design-based programmes.
• Inspire creativity, innovation and problem solving through hands-on learning experiences.
• Build positive relationships with students and collaborate with the design and innovation faculty.

Skills

Hard materials teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

NZ registered teacher

Job description

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About the role

Westlake Boys High School is seeking a dynamic and adaptable teacher of hard materials to join our forward-thinking design and innovation faculty, commencing Term 1, 2027.

This is a full-time permanent role, ideally suited to someone with strengths in hard materials who can deliver high quality teaching across both practical and design based programmes. The ability to inspire creativity, innovation and problem solving through hands on learning experiences is essential.

The successful applicant will have strong curriculum knowledge, effective classroom management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students. Experience in, or a willingness to contribute to, other areas of technology would be an advantage.

Westlake Boys' High School offers an outstanding learning environment for teenage boys on the North Shore of Auckland. We believe that by providing a range of opportunities for our students, inside and outside of the classroom, we will help them discover their passion and fulfil their potential.

More information about our school can be found our website.

Applicants must be NZ registered, fully conversant with theNZ Curriculumand have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We arean AEWV Accredited employer.

The base salary for trained and registered teachers currently ranges from NZD64,119 to NZD107,886.00, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Individuals’ actual base salary will be established by asalary assessment by Education Payrollonce a role is confirmed.

Direct enquiries to:

Juanita Fordham, Director of People and Culture