Teacher of Technology

Burnside High School; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnside High School in Christchurch, NZ, seeks an enthusiastic Technology teacher to cover DVC, Hard Materials, Metal Engineering and Mixed Materials, including CAD/CAM. This full-time, permanent appointment is suitable for beginning teachers and offers an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing Technology programme.

You will engage students across year levels with well-planned lessons, collaborate with colleagues, and support culturally responsive teaching and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in

Qualifications

• Reflective, student-focused teacher with strong curriculum knowledge.
• Effective classroom management and inclusion in teaching practice.
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Willingness to teach across DVC, Hard Materials, Metal Engineering and Mixed Materials.

Responsibilities

• Engage and motivate students across a range of year levels with well-planned, inclusive classroom practice.
• Contribute positively to the wider Faculty and school life, collaborating with colleagues.
• Support students to achieve their best and build positive relationships with students, staff and whānau.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Culturally responsive teaching

Te Tiriti o Waitangi awareness

Education

Certificated teacher

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

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Burnside High School – Burnside, South Island

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

Suitable for beginning teachers

This is an exciting opportunity to work at one of New Zealand's leading coeducational schools.

Burnside High School is seeking an enthusiastic Technology teacher who can teach across Design and Visual Communication (DVC), Hard Materials, Metal Engineering and Mixed Materials, including both NCEA Achievement and Unit Standards. The successful applicant should be confident teaching CAD/CAM, and the ability to support other Technology subjects would be advantageous. This is a full-time, permanent position, supporting high-quality teaching and learning within our Technology programme.

The successful applicant will engage and motivate students across a range of year levels through well-planned, inclusive, and effective classroom practice. You will contribute positively to the wider Faculty and the life of the school, working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting students to achieve their best.

We are seeking a reflective and student-focused teacher who demonstrates strong curriculum knowledge, effective classroom management, and a commitment to culturally responsive teaching and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and whānau is essential.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and high-performing school environment, with a strong focus on professional practice and student success.

Burnside High SchoolNZ

Physical address:
151 Greers Road, Burnside, Christchurch