Teacher of Technology – Hard Materials

Waiau Area School; Southland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School housing available

Area Schools Priority Teacher Supply (

Job summary

Waiau Area School invites a innovative and skilled Technology teacher, specializing in hard materials, to join our area-wide program serving Years 1–15. The successful candidate will lead practical, project-based technology experiences and develop pathways into trades and vocational education.

We value workshop safety, collaborative learning, and delivering engaging programmes across middle and senior levels.

Qualifications

• Qualified Technology teacher with a focus on hard materials.
• Experience leading practical technology programmes.
• Knowledge of workshop safety and pathways into trades and vocational education.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology programmes for Years 1–15 across middle and senior school.
• Run technology programmes for local primary schools and communities.
• Ensure workshop safety and implement project-based learning approaches.

Skills

Workshop safety

Project-based learning

Trades pathways

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Certificated teacher
Technology
Area Schools Priority Teacher Supply Allowance, Management Unit

Waiau Area School (Years 1 to 13) seeks an innovative and skilled Technology teacher specialising in hard materials.

The successful applicant will lead practical, engaging programmes that inspire students across the middle and senior school and run Technology programmes for local primary schools. We are looking for a teacher who is confident in workshop safety, project-based learning, and developing pathways into trades and vocational education.

School housing is available.

Area Schools Priority Teacher Supply Allowance also included. Agricultural, Trades and/or Outdoor education skills are an advantage.

A supportive team, small class sizes, and a well-resourced technology space make this an excellent opportunity.

Start date: February 2027.