Whangaparaoa College · Auckland
Classroom Teacher - Chemistry
SecondaryFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Whangaparāoa College in Auckland is seeking a full-time, permanent Chemistry teacher for its Years 7–15 secondary school/wharekura, starting 25 January 2027. The role suits a registered teacher, including beginning teachers, who can deliver safe, inclusive and culturally sustaining Chemistry learning, and contribute to curriculum development, assessment and moderation within the Science faculty.
- Starts 25 January 2027
- Full-time permanent position
- Years 7–15 secondary teaching
- Current NZ registration required
Closes in 20 days
Applications close 19 Oct 2026, 4pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Teach Chemistry full time in the collaborative Science faculty at a secondary school serving Years 7–15. This is a permanent position beginning 25 January 2027, with teaching, assessment, moderation and curriculum development responsibilities. The school welcomes beginning teachers and is preparing for a three-school model from 2027.
What they’re looking for
- Strong knowledge of the Chemistry curriculum
- Reflective practice and collaboration within a faculty
- Safe, inclusive and culturally sustaining teaching
- High expectations for participation, progress and achievement
- Ability to design challenging, engaging learning
- Current New Zealand teacher registration and practising certificate
About the school
Whangaparāoa College serves the Whangaparāoa community in Auckland and has a short but established history. Its approach centres on learner individuality, staff and learner hauora, and culturally responsive practice.
How to apply
Applications close on 19 October 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Science
- Listed
- 25 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Find your place at Whangaparāoa College! We are embarking on an exciting new vision for a three-school model for our kura from the beginning of 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking school as we proactively respond…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,927
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 8 Stanmore Bay Road, Stanmore Bay
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