Product Design Teacher

Pakūranga College is a large (2,400+ students), coeducational, culturally diverse secondary school located in East Auckland.

We are seeking a product design teacher to join our large technology faculty at an exciting time. We are re-imagining our product design programme and want someone who will help shape what it becomes. This is a genuine opportunity to bring fresh ideas, build courses from Year 9 to Year 13, and grow a new programme.

We are flexible about who we are looking for. Beginning teachers are warmly encouraged to apply and will be well supported within our large, experienced and collaborative technology faculty. We also welcome experienced teachers, and for the right candidate, Management Units are negotiable to recognise experience and leadership of the programme's redevelopment.

The successful candidate will be an aspiring leader and teacher, with sound curriculum knowledge and a forward-thinking approach.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• a strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum in technology
• enthusiasm for design thinking and making, and a willingness to help rebuild and grow our product design programme.
• willingness to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• the ability to connect with and inspire a diverse range of learners.
• be willing to embrace our digital learning environment and contribute to the active co-curricular life of the school.
• a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive education practices.

For more information about Pakūranga College, please visit our school website: www.pakuranga.school.nz

If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit to meet us beforehand, please contact our Deputy Principal, Chris Wall: [email protected]

Applications will be assessed progressively, and interviewing may commence before the advert closes.

The position starts at the beginning of term 1, 28 January 2027.