Secondary teacher

Tokomairiro High School; Otago; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary education institution in Otago is seeking an adaptable and passionate teacher to join their team starting January 2026. The candidate should have New Zealand teaching registration and a commitment to culturally responsive teaching. Strengths in senior science, mathematics, or digital technology are preferred. This role emphasizes collaboration and community engagement, ensuring a positive learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Secondary-trained or primary-trained teachers confident teaching Year 9 and 10.
• Strengths in senior science, mathematics, or digital technology preferred.
• Commitment to positive behavior for learning and restorative practices.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, challenging programmes that inspire learners.
• Contribute to the school culture and values.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support student achievement.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Collaborative Skills

Commitment to Student Achievement

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Education

Current New Zealand teaching registration

Job description

Tokomairiro High School is seeking a passionate, adaptable teacher to join our team from January 2026. While secondary-trained teachers are preferred, primary-trained teachers who are confident teaching Year 9 and 10 are also encouraged to apply. Applicants will need to hold a current New Zealand teaching registration.

Strengths in senior science, mathematics, or digital technology would be an advantage, but we welcome applications from teachers across learning areas. Please state clearly in your application which subjects you are able to teach.

We may be small in size, but our aspirations are anything but. Our ākonga are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in the strong, positive relationships we build with our students and their whānau. We are looking for a teacher who can create engaging, challenging programmes that inspire learners, while living our values of whakaute, haepapa, and hiringa.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings enthusiasm and flexibility to their teaching, and a willingness to contribute to the life of our kura.
• Is committed to positive behaviour for learning, restorative practices, and culturally responsive teaching, ensuring every ākonga is seen and valued.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and contributes to a supportive, collegial staff culture.
• Has a clear commitment to professional growth and to supporting student achievement at all levels.

If this sounds like you, and you’re excited to contribute to the vibrant life of our school and community, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please send your CV, application form and direct enquiries to: Vicki Wish, Principal, [e-mail], [phone]

Download our application form: Application Form v7a41d98d53 v2

Vacancy reference #: 1HApar

School details

Tokomairiro High School is a secondary school located in Milton, Otago. We are a co-educational school with a decile rating of 0 and a roll of 199 students.