Waitara High School Taranaki
Teacher of Wood and Hard Materials Technology
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Suitable for beginning teachers
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and future-focused teacher of wood technology to join our dynamic technology department.
While the primary focus of this role is delivering exceptional wood technology, we are looking for a forward-thinking educator who can support our strategic vision to expand into a broader hard materials technology curriculum over time.
Key responsibilities and ideal candidate profile
- Wood Technology Focus: Strong practical expertise and confidence in workshop safety, timber fabrication, and working with traditional and modern woodworking techniques.
- AS Design Expertise: Proven capability (or clear potential) to deliver AS Design / NCEA Design Technology pathways, guiding students through rigorous spatial, product, and functional design processes.
- NZ Curriculum Refreshed Understanding: A solid grasp of the ongoing NCEA updates and Te Mātaiaho (NZ Curriculum), integrating local contexts, sustainability, and authentic project-based learning.
- Future Curriculum Growth: A passion for helping transition our program toward integrated Hard Materials as our facilities and student learning pathways expand.
Requirements
- NZ registered teacher (or eligible for registration).
- Strong commitment to workshop Health & Safety standards.
- Collaborative mindset and dedication to student-centred design thinking.
Direct enquiries to:
Chantelle Cornwall
- Phone06 754 7514
- Email[email protected]
How to apply
Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: [email protected]
Role details
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Sector
- Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura
- Position
- Full-time, Permanent
- Learning areas
- English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts
- Region
- Taranaki
Employer
Waitara High School
18 Princess Street, Waitara
