Specialist Science Teacher, Year 7–8 | Inspire Curiosity

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

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.