Puketapu School (New Plymouth) Taranaki
Design Tech Teacher
- Part-time (0.4 FTTE)
- Permanent
- Suitable for beginning teachers
About the role
Start date: 28 January 2027
Are you a creative educator who inspires curiosity, hands-on learning, and artistic expression? Puketapu School is looking for a passionate design tech teacher to lead and ignite our Year 7-8 students in their technology and creative learning journeys!
About the role
This is a 0.4 permanent position (2 days per week) dedicated to fostering innovation, design thinking, and practical skills. We are looking for someone who can bring energy, fresh ideas, and a broad skill set to our technology program.
Key focus areas and desired skills
- Culinary arts and cooking: Teaching essential kitchen skills, nutrition, and food technology.
- Design and technology: Guiding students through the design process, hands-on creation, and practical problem-solving.
- Wearable arts and visual arts: Inspiring artistic flare, material exploration, and creative performance/display projects.
- Student passion projects: Supporting student-led inquiry, innovation, and personal interest endeavours.
- Fresh perspectives: We welcome your unique talents, ideas, and creative expertise to enrich our Year 7-8 curriculum!
Join our collaborative team and help shape the next generation of creative thinkers and creators!
Direct enquiries to:
Katherine Pascoe, Principal
- Phone06 755 0973
- Email[email protected]
How to apply
Please submit your CV, completed application form and an inspiring cover letter to Paula Martin at [email protected]
Application documents
Role details
- Role
- Kaiako
- Sector
- Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
- Position
- Part-time (0.4 FTTE), Permanent
- Learning areas
- English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts
- Region
- Taranaki
Employer
Puketapu School (New Plymouth)
Dillon Drive, Bell Block, New Plymouth