Teacher - Design and Visual Communication

Havelock North High School; Havelock North; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Havelock North High School in Hawke's Bay seeks a creative Design and Visual Communication teacher to lead DVC across Years 9–13. The ideal applicant will have experience in DVC and a passion for inspiring students through innovative design.

You will join a popular, collaborative technology department with strong resources. The role includes teacher‑in‑charge responsibilities and contributes to the ongoing development and direction of DVC within the department.

Qualifications

• Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura designation required.
• Experience with Design and Visual Communication is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design and Visual Communication across Years 9–13.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and direction of DVC within the department (Teacher in charge, MMA).

Skills

Design & Visual Communication

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

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Teacher - Design and Visual Communication

Havelock North High School – Havelock North

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Suitable for beginning teachers

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic teacher to lead design and visual communication (DVC) across Years 9-13. The ideal applicant will have experience in DVC, and a passion for inspiring students through creative and innovative design.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of a popular, collaborative and well-resourced technology department. A sound understanding of the revised New Zealand curriculum, particularly the Technology learning area, will be important as we implement the revised junior curriculum in 2027.

This position carries teacher in charge responsibilities and 1 MMA, providing an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and direction of DVC within the department.

Havelock North High School is a school with a proud reputation for academic excellence and for providing a well-rounded education to the young people in our community.

Paula Edilson
153 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, 4130
******@hnhs.school.nz
068778129

Physical address:
153 Te Mata Road, Havelock North

Postal Address:
PO Box 8476, Havelock North, 4157

Havelock North High SchoolNZ