Science Teacher – Year 7 and 8

Birkdale Intermediate; Auckland; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Birkdale Intermediate on Auckland's North Shore is seeking a passionate and dedicated science teacher to join our school for term 1, 2027. The role focuses on engaging Year 7 and 8 students through hands-on experiments and interactive lessons.

We value curiosity, critical thinking and culturally responsive practice aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The successful applicant will collaborate with staff, manage paperwork, and contribute to a diverse learning community.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage students through hands-on science experiments.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive teaching.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience in planning for individual student needs.

Skills

Passion for science

Student engagement

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

NZ teacher registration

Job description

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About the role

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated science teacher to join our school. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to engage and inspire students through hands-on experiments and interactive lessons. A commitment to fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for science is essential. The role requires excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a focus on student success.

Situated on Auckland’s North Shore, Birkdale Intermediate serves a wonderfully diverse and close-knit community. We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities to meet the needs and interests of our Year 7 and 8 students while striving for academic excellence.

The right person for this job will have:

• a passion for science and supporting the teaching and learning of science as a specialist teacher
• a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to use culturally responsive practices to build relationships with students
• outstanding interpersonal skills; be honest and passionate about the work they do
• strong organisational and administrative skills; being attentive to paperwork and capable of working in an agile and flexible manner
• demonstrated successful experience in identifying and planning for the individual needs of students, and be able to assess, analyse, evaluate and report on wider achievement outcomes for groups of students.

Position starts term 1, 2027. New Zealand registered teachers only.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Part-time (0.6 FTTE), Permanent

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts