Mathematics and Statistics Teacher (Years 9–13)

Start date: January 2027 (Term 1)

Responsible to: Learning Area Head 

Position overview

Te Kāreti o Mana is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and student-centred mathematics teacher able to contribute to a coherent learning pathway from Year 9 through to Year 13.

The successful candidate will be able to build students’ foundational mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to support their progress and success at Year 9 and 10 as well as deliver meaningful senior programmes. 

Key responsibilities

• Curriculum and learning design: Plan and deliver engaging, evidence-based mathematics and statistics programmes tailored to junior (Years 9–10) and senior (Years 11–13) learners, reflecting local contexts and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Assessment: Carry out consistent assessment practices from Year 9-13, maintaining accurate academic and progress tracking on KAMAR.
• Relational pedagogy: Model positive, culturally responsive teaching practices that build mathematical confidence and foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment for all rangatahi.
• Schoolwide contribution: Play an active role in driving schoolwide numeracy initiatives and participate fully in the extra-curricular life of the college.

Applicant requirements

• Teaching experience: Proven experience teaching mathematics and statistics, with the demonstrated capability to teach across a range of year levels from junior (Years 9–10) through to senior NCEA (Years 11–13).
• Curriculum and NCEA knowledge: A strong, comprehensive understanding of the New Zealand Mathematics and Statistics Curriculum and NCEA achievement standards.
• Subject specialism: Demonstrated teaching strength in senior pathways. Please state your senior specialist areas (e.g., calculus, statistics, general mathematics) in your application.
• Registration: Current New Zealand Teacher Registration.