Pathways/Gateway Teacher and Careers Advisor

Aotea College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aotea College in Porirua (near Wellington) invites applications for a Pathways, Gateway and Careers Teacher. The successful candidate will join a collaborative department and lead practical learning programmes that prepare students for tertiary study or work.

The role requires a certificated teacher able to teach across Pathways, Gateway, and related senior subjects up to NCEA Level 3, with a focus on inclusive, culturally responsive pedagogy and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher with NZ teaching registration.
• Experience teaching Pathways and Careers.
• Able to teach up to NCEA Level 3.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pathways and Gateway programmes.
• Support student transition to tertiary study or work.
• Collaborate with department and staff.
• Engage in school professional learning community.

Skills

Pathways & Careers

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Relational pedagogy

Student engagement

Collaboration

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Pathways/Gateway Teacher and Careers Advisor

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Aotea College is a vibrant, multicultural, and co-educational secondary school located in the heart of Porirua. We are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic teacher of Pathways, Gateway and Careers, preferably up to NCEA Level 3, to join our collaborative and forward-thinking Department.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive environment and our strong reputation for student engagement and community spirit. You will be working in modern, purposeful learning environments designed to foster creativity and collaboration.

The Careers & Pathways department is responsible for preparing students for tertiary study, Gateway placements, STAR courses, work experience and general life and work skills. The teaching programme is currently based on unit standards and is split into both Gateway and Pathways classes.

The successful applicant will

• Be a passionate practitioner with a strong background in Pathways and Careers.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive, relational pedagogy.
• Have a desire to assist young people in their transition from secondary school to further education or the workplace.
• Have a flexible approach to teaching that meets the diverse learning needs of our students.
• Be eager to contribute to a department that values creativity and student agency.
• Engage actively in our school-wide professional learning community.

At Aotea College, we offer a supportive work environment with a focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth. We welcome applications from both experienced and beginning teachers.

Please state your senior subject strengths and any supporting subjects.