Online History Teacher

Aotearoa Infinite Academy; Waikato; Remote; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pioneering initiative

Fully remote work

Supportive team of educators

Make a difference in NZ education

Innovative school culture

Job summary

Aotearoa Infinite Academy is New Zealand's first tuition-free online high school, delivering Social sciences to Years 9–13 entirely online from anywhere in New Zealand. You will design engaging, learner-centered experiences within a supportive virtual community.

Join a pioneering team committed to wellbeing, belonging, and personalised support, with flexible, remote work and opportunities to impact students across the country through innovative pedagogy and strong partnerships with parents and

Qualifications

• New Zealand teaching registration is required.
• A teaching qualification and subject expertise are essential.
• Strong knowledge of the NCEA curriculum (Levels 2–3).
• Excellent communication skills and comfort with digital technology.
• IGCSE teaching experience is preferred.
• Online or blended learning experience is expected.
• Familiarity with educational technology and AI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design personalised learning experiences for Years 9–13.
• 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.
• Contribute to the functioning and growth of the curriculum team.
• Develop partnerships with and report to parents and caregivers to support learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Online/blended learning

Educational technology

AI platforms familiarity

Education

NZ teaching registration

Teaching qualification

Subject expertise

NCEA knowledge (Levels 2–3)

IGCSE teaching experience

Job description

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

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 history 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.

Please state your subject area of expertise (biology, chemistry etc).

What you'll do:

• 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.
• teaching qualification and subject 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.