Matamata College · Waikato
Teacher of Hard Materials/Woodwork
SecondaryFull time, Permanent
Matamata College in Waikato seeks a full-time, permanent teacher of Hard Materials/Woodwork. The role includes senior classes through NCEA Level 3 and suits someone with strong practical timber skills, such as carpentry, joinery or cabinet making, who can work safely in a workshop, support varied learning needs and contribute to wider school activities. Start date is not stated.
- Senior Hard Materials to NCEA Level 3
- Carpentry, joinery or cabinet-making experience
- Workshop health and safety knowledge required
- State supporting subjects in your application
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent teaching role in the Technology team, focused on senior Hard Materials and Woodwork through NCEA Level 3. The work involves teaching timber-based practical skills in a workshop, including joinery and construction, with the start date not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Hands-on expertise in woodworking and working with timber
- Joinery, carpentry, cabinet making or related industry experience
- Knowledge of workshop health and safety
- Ability to support varied learning needs and literacy development
- Collaborative, organised and relational approach
- Willingness to support extracurricular activities
About the school
Matamata College is a state secondary school for Years 9–13 in Matamata, Waikato. It has served the community since 1918, with a strong rural setting and relationships with Ngāti Hinerangi, Ngāti Hauā and Raukawa.
How to apply
The closing date is 6 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Technology
- Listed
- 15 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Matamata College is a Year 9-13 state secondary school in Matamata, Waikato. We have a proud history of student achievement since 1918. Our school is at the hub of our local community which is as rich in history as it…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 800
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Firth Street, Matamata
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