Year 9–10 Teacher – Flexible Curriculum Areas

Tokomairiro High School; Helensbrook; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokomairiro High School is seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable and relational teacher to join our team of dedicated kaiako. This position will primarily involve teaching Year 9 and 10 students across a combination of curriculum areas.

We have flexibility within our timetable and are interested in teachers with strengths in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Technology or Performing Arts. The teaching programme will be shaped by the strengths and experience of the successful applicant.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates culturally responsive and relational practice.
• Experience teaching within the New Zealand Curriculum is important.
• Able to teach across different curriculum areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 9 and 10 across a combination of curriculum areas.
• Shape the teaching programme based on your strengths and experience.
• Demonstrate culturally responsive and relational practice.
• Confidently teach across different curriculum areas in line with the New Zealand Curriculum.

Skills

Relational teaching

Culturally responsive

NZ Curriculum expertise

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education or teaching qualification

NZ teacher registration

Job description

Tokomairiro High School is seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable and relational teacher to join our team of dedicated kaiako.

This position will primarily involve teaching Year 9 and 10 students across a combination of curriculum areas. We have flexibility within our timetable and are interested in teachers with strengths in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Technology or Performing Arts. The teaching programme will be shaped by the strengths and experience of the successful applicant.

This opportunity could suit either a primary or secondary-trained teacher who is passionate about helping students succeed.

Why Tokomairiro High School?

We are a small school with big ambitions, where our ākonga are at the heart of everything we do.

• Meaningful Teaching: The opportunity to truly know your learners and make a difference to their learning and wellbeing.
• A Supportive Team: A collaborative staff and leadership team invested in the success of our teachers and students.
• A Culture of Balance: We value staff wellbeing and recognise the importance of balancing professional commitments with life outside the classroom.
• Opportunities to Grow: We support professional learning and encourage staff to contribute to the wider life of the school.

Our ideal candidate

We are looking for a teacher who demonstrates culturally responsive and relational practice, builds positive relationships and is confident teaching across different curriculum areas. Experience teaching within the New Zealand Curriculum is important.

Position details

This is a full-time, board-funded, fixed-term position for the 2027 school year, commencing Term 1. The position supports the transition to our revised curriculum and staffing structure.

Applicants must hold current New Zealand teacher registration and a practising certificate, and have the legal right to work in New Zealand.