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Westland High School West Coast

Mathematics Teacher

  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • HPSTA. This position may also include the opportunity for management units and leadership roles, depending on the successful applicant’s experience and skills. Assistance with housing may be available.
  • Suitable for beginning teachers

About the role

Westland High School is seeking a dynamic teacher to deliver mathematics. We seek a flexible and enthusiastic teacher to join our team and support us in building a solid foundation for educational excellence for our students.

This is a unique opportunity to join an exceptional and well-resourced Year 7 to 13 secondary school set in a spectacular environment. The beautiful Hokitika is home to a vibrant arts community and is a stunning scenic playground, within the untamed natural wilderness of the West Coast that fosters a healthy work/life balance.

The successful candidate must be a registered teacher and may be an experienced mathematician seeking a new context and community to serve, or they may be looking for a supportive, intimate environment to know their learners and grow and develop their professional capacity. It is an advantage to have curriculum experience. They will also need to be adaptable and willing to take on and implement new ideas whilst retaining the values of the school. 

To be successful in this role you will need: 

  • Relevant qualifications in at least one of the areas of Mathematics (Statistics and/or Calculus)
  • Up-to-date knowledge on recent changes within the New Zealand Curriculum
  • A willingness to learn, upskill and grow
  • A commitment to co-curricular involvement, e.g. Maths club
  • Good communication skills and a commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy
  • Be reflective and prepared to contribute to continuous improvement

Commencement date Term 1 2027.

The principal welcomes enquiries.

More about the role

Direct enquiries to:

Belinda Conn, Principal's PA

How to apply

Include in your email your CV, cover letter and completed application form. [email protected]

Application documents

Role details

Role
Certificated teacher
Sector
Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura
Position
Full-time, Permanent
Learning areas
Mathematics and statistics
Allowances
HPSTA. This position may also include the opportunity for management units and leadership roles, depending on the successful applicant’s experience and skills. Assistance with housing may be available.
Region
West Coast

Employer

Westland High School

140 Hampden Street, Hokitika

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