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Waitakere College · Auckland

Teacher of Engineering and Hard Materials

SecondaryFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome

Waitākere College in Auckland seeks a full-time, permanent teacher for Engineering Workshop and Hard Materials across Years 7–15, starting in 2027. Applicants should understand the Technology curriculum and workshop unit standards; beginning teachers may be considered through an employment-based trainee pathway. The role includes professional development in Relationship Based Learning and extracurricular participation, and requires permanent New Zealand work eligibility.

  • Engineering Workshop and Hard Materials
  • Years 7–15 secondary setting
  • Employment-based trainee pathway possible
  • Permanent New Zealand work eligibility required

Closes in 17 days

Applications close 16 Oct 2026, noon.

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About the role

This is a full-time, permanent teaching position in the Technology team for 2027, teaching Engineering Workshop and Hard Materials across Years 7–15. The role includes Technology curriculum and workshop Unit Standards, professional development in Relationship Based Learning, extracurricular involvement, and may suit an employment-based trainee teacher.

What they’re looking for

  • Experience teaching Engineering Workshop and Hard Materials
  • Knowledge of the current Technology curriculum
  • Understanding of workshop Unit Standards
  • Confidence using technology
  • Participation in Relationship Based Learning professional development
  • Involvement in extracurricular activities

About the school

Waitākere College is an Auckland secondary school and wharekura serving students in Years 7–15.

How to apply

Applications close on 16 October 2026. Applications are reviewed as they arrive, with interviews held as suitable applicants are identified.

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The role

Sector
Secondary
Role
Certificated teacher
Hours
full time
Tenure
permanent
Subjects
Technology
Listed
25 Sept 2026

In the school’s words

“We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and creative teacher to join our vibrant Technology team at Waitākere College in 2027. The ideal applicant will have experience and skills in teaching Engineering Workshop and Hard Materials and have a good…”

The school

Type
Secondary (Year 9-15)
Authority
State
Students
1,971
Gender
Co-Ed
Address
42 Rathgar Road, Henderson, Auckland

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