Multi-materials Teacher (0.7 FTE)

Cashmere; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Cashmere High School in Christchurch seeks a passionate Multi-materials Teacher for a fixed-term, part-time 0.7 FTE (14 contact periods) position for the 2027 academic year. Beginning teachers can apply.

Please state your specialist subjects and other supporting subjects in your cover letter. The successful candidate will inspire students to strive for excellence and contribute to a high-quality teaching and learning programme within our Technology team.

Qualifications

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular programme.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Multi-materials Technology to students in a high-performing technology department.
• Contribute to a collaborative team and a safe, hands-on workshop environment.
• Support curriculum development and senior level CAD/CNC activities.
• Engage with professional learning and development opportunities.

Job description

Cashmere High School is a vibrant, state co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 2400 students. We are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters citizenship, opportunities, vibrancy, andexcellence - ourCOVE values.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Multi-materials Teacher to teach in our high-performing, collaborative team of Technology staff.

The successful candidate will inspire students to strive for excellence and will be committed to delivering a high-quality teaching and learning programme.

This is a fixed termpart-time 0.7 FTE (14 contact periods)position for the 2027 academic year. Beginning teachers can apply.

Please state your specialist subjects and other supporting subjects in your cover letter.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Motivated and enthusiastic Technology teacher with a passion for the design process and physical prototyping.
• Experience across wood, metal, and plastics is desirable (or a strong specialism with a willingness to expand across materials).
• Familiarity with CAD and CNC technology (embedded in our senior curriculum).
• Confident working in a practical workshop environment with a strong commitment to health and safety standards.

About you:

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular programme
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
• Opportunities for professional learning and development.
• A vibrant school community committed to excellence and innovation.

Any enquiries to [e-mail]. Position description is available below.

Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 2026 - 3pm