Science Teacher – Year 7 and 8

Birkdale Intermediate; Kaipātiki; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Birkdale Intermediate on Auckland’s North Shore is seeking a passionate science teacher to join our school. The ideal candidate will engage and inspire Year 7–8 students through hands-on experiments and interactive lessons, fostering curiosity and critical thinking in a supportive, collaborative climate.

You will contribute to culturally responsive practice, uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and bring strong organisational skills to planning, assessment, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Passion for science and supporting the teaching and learning of science as a specialist teacher.
• 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.

Skills

Science teaching

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Job description

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.