Online Media Studies Teacher

Aotearoa Infinite Academy; Waikato; Remote; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Supportive team of educators

Job summary

Aotearoa Infinite Academy is a New Zealand online high school offering tuition-free education to Years 9-13. You will teach English and Media Studies remotely, delivering Pre-IGCSE, IGCSE, and NCEA levels, while building a supportive learning community.

Join a pioneering virtual school with flexible, fully remote work from anywhere in New Zealand, collaborating with a high-calibre team of educators and leaders to impact students nationwide.

Qualifications

• NZ Teaching Registration is required.
• Teaching qualification and subject expertise required.
• Experience with NCEA Levels 2-3 and IGCSE preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Online teaching experience

Strong communication skills

Familiarity with educational tech

IGCSE teaching experience

Education

NZ Teaching Registration

Teaching qualification

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Video conferencing tools (Zoom/Teams)

Job description

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

English

Aotearoa Infinite Academy is New Zealand's first tuition-free online high school, pioneering accessible, world-class education for students in Years 9-13 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.

The opportunity

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

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

• NZ Teaching Registration
• Teaching qualification and subject expertise
• Strong knowledge of NCEA curriculum (Levels 2-3)
• Excellent communication skills and comfort with digital technology
• IGCSE teaching experience
• Online or blended learning experience
• Familiarity with educational technology

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