Technology Centre Teacher

We are seeking a passionate and skilled teacher to join our technology centre team (0.7 FTTE), teaching Year 7 and 8 students from our kura and our client schools. This role focuses on hard materials technology, providing practical design-and-make learning experiences using a range of materials, tools and processes.

At Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai, we believe in providing high-quality, hands-on learning experiences that engage, inspire and empower our tamariki.

• Hard materials technology: inspire students to investigate needs, develop ideas, design, construct and evaluate practical outcomes using materials such as wood, metal and other suitable hard materials. You’ll guide learners in safe tool use, workshop practices, creative problem-solving and the development of practical skills.
• Design thinking and technological practice: support students to explore authentic challenges, plan and refine their designs, make purposeful decisions and take pride in the quality of their finished work. Encourage innovation, collaboration, perseverance and independence.

The programme connects to the technology curriculum, developing students’ technological practice, knowledge and understanding through hard materials technology. Learning experiences will be inclusive and responsive to the strengths and needs of our diverse learners. Our school values of kaitiakitanga (responsibility), manaakitanga (respect) and aumangea (resilience) are woven throughout all that we do. We are looking for a kaiako who will bring these values into their teaching, helping students grow both in skill and character.

If you are committed to engaging learners, confident in safe workshop practice and passionate about practical, hands-on technology education, we’d love to hear from you.