Teacher of Food Technology

School Jobs; Otago; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakatipu High School in Queenstown invites an educator to join our collaborative learning area. The successful applicant will deliver a future-focused, holistic education in a flexible learning environment, be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, with a growth mindset and strong relationships.

The role requires the ability to teach NCEA Food Technology and related Hospitality classes, delivering knowledge and skills through the technology design framework.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach NCEA Food Technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment.
• Be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, and form effective relationships with students and colleagues.
• Collaborate within the learning area to support all-round education.

Skills

NCEA Food Technology

Job description

Wakatipu High School’s vision is for Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. We are looking for a great educator to join our collaborative and forward-thinking learning area and school. The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment - they will be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, have a growth mindset, form effective relationships, and be ready to contribute to the all-round education of our students.

The ability to teach NCEA Food Technology is required. Please note - we are looking for someone who can teach the knowledge and skills for students to develop food products through the technology design framework. There may be some Hospitality classes in addition to Food Technology.

Wakatipu High School is a well-resourced, co-educational school with a growing roll of more than 1600 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin.

Applications close midday on Wednesday 14 October.

Start date: 25 January 2027