Secondary School Classroom Teacher

Waipa Christian School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waipa Christian School invites applications for a certificated secondary teacher (Years 7–15 / wharekura) in English, Health and Physical Education, and Social Sciences. The school, a state-integrated composite in Te Awamutu, Waikato, emphasises its Christian Special Character.

Candidates should demonstrate strong English, pastoral care, and classroom management with teenagers, and be open to learning new curriculum and contributing to co-curricular life.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate Christian character in interactions with students and staff.
• Fluent reading, speaking and writing in English.
• Experience with pastoral care and classroom management of teenagers.
• Knowledge/experience teaching English and/or social studies per NZ Curriculum.
• Shows initiative and can adapt to different contexts.
• Willing to learn new curriculum, pedagogy and school systems.
• Prepared to contribute to co-curricular life.
• Must be willing to relocate to New Zealand and attend interviews in person.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach and assess English, Health and Physical Education, and Social Sciences.
• Uphold Waipa Christian School's Christian Special Character in practice.
• Contribute to pastoral care and student well-being across year groups.

Skills

English proficiency

Pastoral care

Classroom management

Initiative

Co-curricular

Professional development

Education

Certificated teacher

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Certificated teacher, Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Social sciences

Waipa Christian School is a state-integrated composite school based in Te Awamutu, Waikato, New Zealand. The vision for our school is to Know, Love and Serve Jesus Christ. Our Christian Special Character sets the direction for our curriculum, culture, and all decisions we make.

Our current roll cap is 120.

This is a tagged position, therefore applicants must demonstrate an ability and willingness to uphold the Christian Special Character of Waipa Christian School in their professional and personal life in line with the school’s statements of Doctrines and Practices. What we're looking for:

• An experienced educator who consistently demonstrates their Christian character in how they interact with students, colleagues, and the wider community.
• Confident and competent in reading, speaking and writing in English.
• Proven skills and experience with pastoral care and classroom management working with teenagers.
• A candidate that can clearly demonstrate their knowledge, skills and experience with planning, teaching, and assessment. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching English, and / or social studies from the New Zealand Curriculum.
• A professional who can take initiative in various contexts.
• Open to learning new curriculum, pedagogy and school-wide systems.
• Co-curricular commitment: Applicants must be prepared to contribute to school co-curricular life.
• Applicants must be committed to taking up residency in New Zealand and preferably attend an interview in person.

Please highlight 2 curriculum areas that you consider as strengths. Please include a short description on why you consider these as professional strengths.

The position will commence at a time as negotiated between the Board of Trustees and the successful candidate. This position may be offered as full-time, or part time to the successful candidate(s).