Mathematics and Statistics Teacher (Years 9–13)

Mana College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mana College in Wellington seeks an enthusiastic mathematics teacher for Years 9–13 to build foundational knowledge and deliver senior programmes within a coherent learning pathway.

You will design engaging, evidence-based maths and statistics courses for junior and senior learners, align with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and use KAMAR for progress tracking.

Registration with NZ Teacher Registration is required, and you will contribute to school numeracy initiatives and broader extracurricular life.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching mathematics and statistics at multiple year levels (9–13).
• Strong understanding of NZ Mathematics and Statistics Curriculum and NCEA achievement standards.
• Ability to teach senior pathways and state senior specialist areas (e.g., calculus, statistics).
• Current New Zealand Teacher Registration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver mathematics and statistics programmes for junior (Years 9–10) and senior (Years 11–13) learners.
• Carry out consistent assessment practices and track progress on KAMAR.
• Model culturally responsive teaching to foster confidence and inclusive learning for all rangatahi.
• Contribute to schoolwide numeracy initiatives and participate in extracurricular life of the college.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum knowledge

NCEA knowledge

Education

NZ Teacher Registration

Job description

Start date: January 2027 (Term 1)

Responsible to: Learning Area Head

Position overview

Te Kāreti o Mana is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and student-centred mathematics teacher able to contribute to a coherent learning pathway from Year 9 through to Year 13.

The successful candidate will be able to build students' foundational mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to support their progress and success at Year 9 and 10 as well as deliver meaningful senior programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Curriculum and learning design: Plan and deliver engaging, evidence-based mathematics and statistics programmes tailored to junior (Years 9-10) and senior (Years 11-13) learners, reflecting local contexts and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Assessment: Carry out consistent assessment practices from Year 9-13, maintaining accurate academic and progress tracking on KAMAR.
• Relational pedagogy: Model positive, culturally responsive teaching practices that build mathematical confidence and foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment for all rangatahi.
• Schoolwide contribution: Play an active role in driving schoolwide numeracy initiatives and participate fully in the extra-curricular life of the college.

Applicant requirements

• Teaching experience: Proven experience teaching mathematics and statistics, with the demonstrated capability to teach across a range of year levels from junior (Years 9-10) through to senior NCEA (Years 11-13).
• Curriculum and NCEA knowledge: A strong, comprehensive understanding of the New Zealand Mathematics and Statistics Curriculum and NCEA achievement standards.
• Subject specialism: Demonstrated teaching strength in senior pathways. Please state your senior specialist areas (e.g., calculus, statistics, general mathematics) in your application.
• Registration: Current New Zealand Teacher Registration.