Year 7/8 Teacher

Taieri College; Otago; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Taieri College is seeking a certificated teacher to join our Year 7 and 8 team in Otago, NZ. The role involves teaching across English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts and more.

The successful applicant will contribute to our extensive co-curricular programme and join a positive working environment supported by staff wellbeing initiatives. January 2027 start.

Qualifications

• Registered NZ teacher with current practicing certificate.
• Familiarity with NZ curriculum and assessment frameworks.
• Willingness to contribute to extensive co-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 7–8 classes across listed subjects.
• Participate in and support co-curricular activities.
• Contribute to a positive, staff-wellbeing focused work environment.

Skills

Year 7–8 teaching

Co-curricular involvement

Team collaboration

Subject versatility

Positive working environment

Education

Certificated teacher (NZ)

Job description

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

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to be part of our dedicated and well-resourced Year 7 and 8 team, commencing January 2027.

The successful candidate will be willing to be involved in our extensive co-curricular activities. You will join a positive working environment which is supported by our staff wellbeing programme.