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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

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

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