Mathematics Teacher

Stratford High School; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratford High School in New Zealand is seeking a passionate mathematic teacher to join our dedicated team. This permanent, full-time role starts in 2027 and serves Years 9–13 in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

You will contribute to a future-focused curriculum, foster inclusive classrooms, and build strong relationships with students, whānau and colleagues while advancing innovative teaching practices and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum knowledge across mathematics and statistics.
• Create engaging, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments.
• Demonstrates a commitment to helping all learners achieve success.
• Values positive relationships and student wellbeing.
• Works collaboratively as part of a team and contributes positively to school culture.
• Is open to innovation and ongoing professional growth.
• Supports and enacts the school's vision and HEART values.

Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics to students in Years 9 to 13 with quality instruction.
• Collaborate with the learning area team to design learning experiences.
• Foster inclusive and culturally responsive classrooms that support success.
• Build positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues.
• Contribute to school culture and ongoing improvement through teamwork.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Inclusive teaching

Student wellbeing

Team collaboration

Innovation mindset

Professional growth

HEART values alignment

Job description

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About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and motivated mathematics teacher to join our dynamic and forward-thinking learning area. This is a permanent, full-time position starting in 2027.

Stratford High School is a co-educational secondary school with approximately 650 students from Years 9 to 13. Located in the heart of the Taranaki region, we sit beneath our beautiful maunga and are just a short drive from some of New Zealand’s stunning beaches. We are a growing, future-focused school with a strong commitment to providing engaging learning experiences and outstanding outcomes for our students.

As a mathematics teacher at Stratford High School, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive team committed to ensuring every learner can experience success. We are looking for someone who is passionate about mathematics education, embraces innovative teaching practices, and is committed to building positive relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues.

We are looking for someone who:

• has strong curriculum knowledge across the mathematics and statistics learning area
• creates engaging, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments
• demonstrates a commitment to helping all learners achieve success
• values positive relationships and student wellbeing
• works collaboratively as part of a team and contributes positively to school culture
• is open to innovation and ongoing professional growth
• supports and enacts the school's vision and HEART values.

What we offer:

• a supportive and collaborative staff culture
• a future-focused curriculum and progressive approach to teaching and learning
• excellent professional learning and development opportunities
• a thriving co-curricular programme
• a fantastic lifestyle in the Taranaki region, with mountain, coast, and outdoor recreation on your doorstep.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a school that values innovation, relationships, and student success, we would love to hear from you.