Teacher of Mathematics and Statistics

Hillcrest High School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest High School in Waikato, New Zealand seeks a dedicated Mathematics and Statistics teacher for a full-time fixed-term maternity leave position. The role covers secondary and wharekura with a focus on delivering mathematics with statistics. A background teaching statistics or calculus to NCEA Level 3 is advantageous.

Applicants must understand the New Zealand Curriculum and hold NZ teacher registration. Start date is 28 January 2027; end date 27 January 2028.

Qualifications

• Teach Mathematics and Statistics for secondary students (Years 7–15) and wharekura.
• Ability to teach statistics or calculus to NCEA Level 3 is an advantage.
• Must have thorough understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Employment is conditional on NZ teacher registration.

Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics with statistics as part of the faculty.
• Contribute to extracurricular opportunities for learners.
• Support Māori and Pasifika achievement through engaging pedagogy.

Skills

Mathematics teaching

Statistics

Calculus (NCEA Level 3)

Collaborative teaching

Equity focus (Māori & Pasifika)

Education

Certificated teacher

NZ teacher registration

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Maternity Leave)

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

Applications are open for a positive, enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our supportive and successful mathematics faculty, to teach mathematics with statistics. Ability to teach statistics or calculus to NCEA Level 3 is an advantage, p lease state mathematics curriculum strengths. This is a one year maternity leave position.

The ability to work in a way that is reflective, supportive and collaborative with a strong commitment to enabling the success of all students is important, including a focus on Māori and Pasifika achievement.

Must have a thorough understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum .

Please note: Employment is conditional on NZ teacher registration.

Position start date: 28 January 2027

We look forward to receiving your application.

The successful applicant will hold a current practicing certificate, issued by the New Zealand Teaching Council and will have the current legal right to work in New Zealand.

Providing extracurricular opportunities for our learners is a priority and we look forward to your contribution.