Technology Teacher specialsing in Hard Materials and Digital Technology

Hinds School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinds School (operating the Mid Canterbury Technology Centre) seeks a hands-on Hard Materials Teacher to work with Year 7–8 students. The role supports LAT or teaching registration, with potential for a Management Unit and leadership experience.

Permanent position starting Term 1, 2027; full-time or part-time options considered. You will deliver practical projects, foster real‑world problem solving, and contribute to a positive school community.

Qualifications

• Background in engineering, building, or workshop trades.
• Willingness to teach under LAT or with teaching registration.
• Commitment to health and safety and connecting with young people.
• Experience as Technology teacher is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, practical hard materials projects aligned with NZ Curriculum.
• Create a safe, hands-on workshop environment that fosters creativity and problem-solving.
• Build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and the school community.
• Demonstrate or learn to incorporate Tikanga Māori in teaching practice.

Skills

Practical experience in engineering/tr

Ability to connect with young people

Health and safety focus

Education

LAT/Teaching registration

Experience as Technology teacher

Job description

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About the role

Calling all engineering and workshop professionals: Are you looking for a rewarding career change?

Have you got a background in engineering, building, or general workshop trades? Are you passionate about sharing your practical skills with the next generation?

The Mid Canterbury Technology Centre (MCTC) in Ashburton is looking for an innovative and hands‑on Hard Materials Teacher to join our team, working with enthusiastic Year 7 and 8 students from 9 feeder schools. MCTC is managed by Hinds School.

No teaching degree? No problem. We highly encourage applications from industry professionals stepping out of the workshop. If you have solid practical skills, a focus on health and safety, and a great ability to connect with young people, we can support the right candidate to work under a Limited Authority to Teach (LAT). Experienced, registered Technology Teachers are also warmly invited to apply.

Key responsibilities:

• Share your trade skills by delivering engaging, practical Hard Materials projects aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Create a safe, hands‑on workshop environment that fosters creativity and real‑world problem‑solving.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students, colleagues, and the wider school community.
• Demonstrate a commitment to (or a willingness to learn and incorporate) Tikanga Māori within your teaching practice.

The details: This is a permanent position starting in Term 1, 2027. A Management Unit (MU) is available for a candidate with the right skill set or leadership experience. Full- time or part‑time options considered. If you are ready to step out of the industry and into a rewarding role shaping young creators, we want to hear from you!

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full-time, Permanent

Learning areas Technology

• Allowances 2 Management Units available a teacher with relevant experience