Mathematics teacher

Mountainview High School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high school in Canterbury is seeking a full-time Mathematics teacher to join their supportive faculty. The ideal candidate will have NZ teacher registration and experience teaching up to NCEA Level 3. Responsibilities include teaching mathematics, contributing to the faculty, and participating in pastoral care. Strong pedagogical practices and the ability to foster positive relationships with students are essential. This role offers leadership and professional development opportunities in a collegial environment.

Benefits

Mentoring and professional development

Future-focused faculty

Lifestyle benefits of Timaru

Qualifications

• Experience teaching mathematics across Years 9-13, including NCEA Levels 1-3.
• Commitment to culturally sustaining practice.
• Ability to teach up to Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics including NCEA Levels 1-3.
• Contribute to a supportive faculty.
• Participate in the pastoral system and co-curricular activities.

Skills

Strong pedagogical practice

Classroom management

Ability to build positive relationships

Education

Current NZ teacher registration

NZ secondary mathematics experience

Job description

Overview

Mathematics teacher – Mountainview High School, Timaru, Canterbury

Full time, Permanent • Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura

Mathematics and statistics

Suitable for beginning teachers

Listed 2:50 pm 11 September 2025 • Closes 31 October 2025 • Vacancy reference #: 1HAp7t

Responsibilities

• Teaching mathematics across Y9-13, including NCEA Levels 1–3 (essential)
• Opportunities to teach Level 3 calculus and/or statistics (advantageous)
• Contribute to a supportive faculty that values rich tasks, visible learning and effective use of assessment for learning
• Participate in our whānau-based pastoral system and wider co-curricular life

You will bring

• Current NZ teacher registration and NZ secondary mathematics experience (or equivalent)
• Strong pedagogical practice, including differentiation and effective feedback
• Commitment to equitable outcomes, culturally sustaining practice, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Willingness to collaborate, reflect and keep learning whilst embracing our whānau culture
• Sound understanding of the New Zealand Curriculumincluding NCEA
• Ability to teach up to Level 3
• An ability to build positive relationships with ākonga and high expectations for every learner in the classroom
• Strong classroom management practices

We offer

• A collegial, future-focused maths faculty with mentoring and PLD
• Students who are friendly, down-to-earth and ambitious
• The lifestyle benefits of Timaru and South Canterbury
• Leadership and curriculum-development opportunities for the right candidate

How to apply

Please send your CV, cover letter and completed vacancy application form and direct enquiries to:

Kristy Swain, Principal’s PA
[e-mail]
[phone]

Download our application form
MVHS Vacancy Application form 1

Vacancy reference #: 1HAp7t