Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu · Wellington
Kaiako - Chemistry/Science
SecondaryFull time, Permanent
Te Kura seeks a full-time, permanent secondary kaiako specialising in chemistry or science. The role supports Years 7–15 ākonga through online learning, face-to-face huinga ako and events, with preferred regional office locations in New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington or Nelson. Teachers may request to work from home up to two days weekly; the start date is not stated.
- Full-time permanent position
- Preferred locations: four regional offices
- Online and face-to-face teaching
- Work-from-home request up to two days
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 11:59pm.
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About the role
Full-time permanent secondary kaiako teaching chemistry or science across Years 7–15. The role is based in a regional office, with preferred locations in New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington or Nelson, and involves online teaching, face-to-face huinga ako and events, and collaboration with regional colleagues. Flexible arrangements may allow working from home for up to two days each week.
What they’re looking for
- Chemistry or science subject expertise
- Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum
- Understanding of assessment requirements
- Willingness to learn, innovate and collaborate
- Ability to build effective relationships
- Commitment to Māori and Pasifika learner outcomes
About the school
Te Kura is New Zealand’s largest school, supporting up to 24,000 ākonga through personalised programmes from early childhood to NCEA Level 3. It supports learners at risk and aims to help ākonga achieve educational and personal goals and contribute to their communities.
How to apply
Applications close on 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
- Science
- Listed
- 21 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Ko wai mātou | About us Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised learning programmes from early…”
The school
- Type
- Correspondence School
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 9,257
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 11 Portland Crescent, Thorndon, Wellington
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