Online Science Teacher

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

Job summary

Aotearoa Infinite Academy is a pioneering, 100% online, tuition-free high school in New Zealand, delivering Pre-IGCSE, IGCSE and NCEA Levels 2–3 from anywhere in NZ. We seek a dedicated science teacher to design engaging, live virtual lessons for Years 9–13 and to foster a supportive learning community with innovative educators.

Applicants should hold NZ teaching registration with a science specialism, excellent communication skills, and experience in online or blended learning, plus familiarity

Qualifications

• NZ teaching registration required.
• Science teaching qualification with subject expertise.
• Strong knowledge of NCEA Levels 2–3.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort with digital technology.
• IGCSE teaching experience a plus.
• Experience with online or blended learning.
• Familiarity with educational technology and AI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design personalised learning experiences for Years 9–13.
• Build trust-based relationships in a virtual environment.
• Collaborate with a high-calibre team of educators.
• Support student progress through differentiated instruction.
• Provide meaningful formative and summative assessments with feedback.
• Contribute to curriculum team growth and functioning.
• Develop partnerships with parents and caregivers to support learning.

Skills

Science teaching

Online teaching

Digital literacy

Communication skills

AI platforms

Education

Science teaching qualification

NZ teaching registration

Tools

Virtual classrooms

Educational technology

IGCSE/NCEA familiarity

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 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.
• Science 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

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

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