Online Chemistry Teacher

Aotearoa Infinite Academy; Bay of Plenty; Remote; NZD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to be part of a pioneering

Fully remote working from anywhere in 

Job summary

Aotearoa Infinite Academy is New Zealand's first tuition-free online high school, delivering Pre-IGCSE, IGCSE, and NCEA Levels 2-3. We offer fully remote science teaching to Years 9–13 across Aotearoa, focusing on wellbeing and personalised support.

We seek a certificated science teacher with chemistry expertise, strong NZ registration, and experience with online or blended learning to join our pioneering educational initiative.

Qualifications

• New Zealand teaching registration required.
• Science teaching qualification with chemistry expertise.
• Strong knowledge of NCEA Levels 2-3.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort with digital technology.
• IGCSE teaching experience.
• Online or blended learning experience.
• Familiarity with educational technology and AI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring live online chemistry lessons 5 days per week.
• Design personalised learning experiences.
• Build trust-based relationships with students in a virtual environment.
• Collaborate with a high-calibre team of innovative educators.
• Support student progress through differentiated instruction.
• Provide meaningful formative assessment, with feedback, feed-forward, and summative assessment aligned to curriculum goals.
• Contribute positively to the curriculum team's functioning and growth.
• Develop genuine partnerships with parents and caregivers to support learning.

Skills

Strong communication

Digital literacy

Online/blended learning

IGCSE teaching experience

Education

NZ teaching registration

Science teaching qualification

Tools

Educational technology platforms

AI platforms

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Science

Aotearoa Infinite Academyis New Zealand's first tuition-free online high school, pioneering accessible, world-class education for students in Years 9 to 13 across all of Aotearoa. We combine international (Pearson Edexcel pre-IGCSE and IGCSE) and national (NCEA Levels 2 and 3) curricula with a flexible, virtual learning model that prioritises wellbeing, belonging, and personalised support.

Teach engaging science and chemistry through live virtual classrooms to Years 9 to 13 students, delivering Pre-IGCSE, IGCSE, and NCEA Levels 2 to 3 curriculum. Work fully remotely from anywhere in New Zealand while building a supportive, connected learning community.

What you'll do:

• deliver inspiring live online chemistry lessons 5 days per week
• design personalised learning experiences
• build trust-based relationships with students in a virtual environment
• collaborate with a high-calibre team of innovative educators
• support student progress through differentiated instruction
• provide meaningful formative assessment, with quality feedback, feed-forward, and summative assessment, aligned to curriculum goals
• contribute positively to the functioning and growth of the curriculum team
• develop genuine partnerships with, and report to parents and caregivers to support learning.

What we're looking for

• New Zealand teaching registration.
• science teaching qualification and subject (chemistry) expertise.
• strong knowledge of NCEA curriculum (Levels 2 to 3).
• excellent communication skills and comfort with digital technology.
• IGCSE teaching experience.
• Online or blended learning experience.
• Familiarity with educational technology and AI platforms.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to be part of a pioneering educational initiative in Aotearoa.
• Flexible, fully remote working arrangement from anywhere in New Zealand.
• Supportive, high-calibre team of educators and leaders.
• Chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students across the country.
• Collaborative, innovative school culture focused on wellbeing and excellence.

Our commitment

At Aotearoa Infinite Academy, we believe every student deserves access to exceptional learning opportunities, regardless of their circumstances or location. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where all learners can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates who share our vision and values.

Type: Secondary (Year 9-15)
Authority: Charter School
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 0
Website:

Physical address:
18 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland Central, Auckland