Year 9–10 Teacher – Flexible Curriculum Areas

Tokomairiro High School; Otago; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokomairiro High School in Otago invites applications for a Year 9–10 Teacher – Flexible Curriculum Areas. This is a full-time, fixed-term role from 27 January 2027 to 26 January 2028, spanning Curriculum Transition Support for 2027.

The position involves teaching Year 9–10 across multiple subjects with timetable flexibility; suitable for primary or secondary trained teachers. Applicants must hold NZ teacher registration and a practising certificate and have the right to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Experience with teaching Year 9–10 across multiple curriculum areas.
• Strengths in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Technology or Performing Arts.
• Experience within the New Zealand Curriculum is important.
• Hold NZ teacher registration and a practising certificate.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 9–10 students across a combination of curriculum areas.
• Support a flexible timetable and contribute to curriculum transition planning.
• Build positive relationships and demonstrate culturally responsive teaching.
• Align planning and assessment with the New Zealand Curriculum.

Skills

English

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

Technology

Performing Arts

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Year 9–10 Teacher – Flexible Curriculum Areas

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 26/01/2028 (Curriculum Transition Support – 2027)

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

English, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, The arts

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.

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.

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.