Year 7–8 Classroom Teacher: Literacy & Maths Focus

Mt Aspiring College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Aspiring College in Wanaka seeks a Certificated teacher to support Years 7–8 learners, fostering creativity, curiosity, and compassionate engagement. The role emphasises structured literacy and mathematics, aligned with the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum and inclusive practices under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

This fixed-term position for 2027 invites both beginning and experienced teachers who can collaborate within a supportive teaching team and contribute to a range of teaching subjects

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum across English, Maths, Science and Social Sciences.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive education practices.
• Ability to connect with and inspire diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach Years 7 and/or 8 with an emphasis on literacy and maths.
• Support student engagement and creativity, curiosity, courage, and compassion.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver curriculum and assessment across subjects.

Skills

Structured literacy

Mathematics

Team collaboration

Education

Certificated teacher (NZ)

Job description

Mount Aspiring College in Wanaka seeks a Certificated teacher to support Years 7–8 learners, fostering creativity, curiosity, and compassionate engagement. The role emphasises structured literacy and mathematics, aligned with the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum and inclusive practices under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

This fixed-term position for 2027 invites both beginning and experienced teachers who can collaborate within a supportive teaching team and contribute to a range of teaching subjects