Specialist Classroom Teacher 3+ years’ experience

Napier Boys' High School; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Napier Boys’ High School in Napier, New Zealand, seeks a Specialist Classroom Teacher with 3+ years’ experience to lead professional development and support colleagues.

The role focuses on improving teaching and learning across Years 7–15 / wharekura, with release time from classroom duties and a commitment to building strong professional relationships within the school.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation, communication and planning skills.
• Confident, highly effective classroom practitioner.
• Proven mentoring experience to improve classroom practice.
• Strong background in designing and delivering professional development.
• Ability to work with individuals, small groups and whole staff.
• Collaborative approach with positive professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead as specialist classroom teacher to improve teaching and learning.
• Support colleagues to develop their practice through PD.
• Coordinate release time from classroom teaching as per PPTA agreement.
• Contribute to school focus on outcomes for young men.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Planning

Mentoring

Professional development design

Collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Specialist Classroom Teacher 3+ years’ experience

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

We are seeking an excellent and experienced classroom practitioner and leader in professional development to join Napier Boys’ High School as our specialist classroom teacher (SCT).

The successful applicant will be an outstanding teacher who is passionate about improving teaching and learning and supporting colleagues to develop their practice.

The role requires:

• excellent organisation, communication and planning skills
• a confident and highly effective classroom practitioner
• proven experience mentoring and supporting teachers to improve their classroom practice
• a strong background in designing and delivering professional development in teaching and learning
• the ability to work effectively with individuals, small groups and whole staff
• a collaborative approach and the ability to build positive professional relationships across the school.

In line with the PPTA Collective Agreement, the SCT will be provided with release time from classroom teaching to undertake the responsibilities of the role.

Since 1872, Napier Boys’ High School has been a leader in boys’ education, providing outstanding opportunities for young men within a world-class environment in one of New Zealand’s most vibrant cities.

The position commences Term 1, 2027 (27 January 2027), or by negotiation.

We are looking for someone who can make a genuine difference to teaching practice across the school and contribute to our continued focus on improving outcomes for young men.