Teacher junior metalwork

Tokoroa High School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A New Zealand secondary school is seeking a qualified teacher for a full-time, fixed-term role to teach junior metalwork from January 2026. The position involves working on a special project with challenging students and contributing to the school community. Candidates should possess NZ Teacher Registration, experience with young people, and knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum.

Qualifications

• Trained and qualified teacher with current NZ Teacher Registration.
• Experience in working with young people, especially Māori and Pasifika.
• Knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach junior metalwork to challenging students.
• Work on a special project requiring creativity and engagement.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Cultural competency

Education

NZ Teacher Registration

Job description

Overview

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 27/01/2027 (Special project). Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
Technology

Responsibilities

Fixed-term full-time teacher required to teach junior metalwork. Working on a special project with challenging students.

Preferred attributes

• Trained and qualified teacher, with current NZ Teacher Registration
• Experience in working with young people
• Experience in NCEA qualifications in junior metalwork for a special project with challenging students
• Experience in working with Māori and Pasifika Young people
• Knowledge of and understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to motivate teachers to motivate and enthuse young people to learn
• Ability and willing to contribute to the wider life of the school outside the classroom
• The ability to complete other tasks as included in the job description
• Knowledge of the Tokoroa community and a belief in the potential of the young people at Tokoroa High School
• Able to be actively involved in extra-curricular activity.

How to apply

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