Puketapu School (New Plymouth) · Taranaki
Design Tech Teacher
PrimaryPart-time (0.4 FTTE), PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Puketapu School in New Plymouth is seeking a part-time design technology teacher for Year 7–8 students. The permanent role is 0.4 FTTE, working two days per week from 28 January 2027, and includes technology, cooking, wearable arts, visual arts, and student-led projects. Beginning teachers are welcome to apply.
- Permanent 0.4 FTTE position
- Two days per week
- Year 7–8 teaching focus
- Start date: 28 January 2027
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Permanent 0.4 FTTE role teaching two days each week from 28 January 2027. Lead technology and creative learning for Year 7–8 students, including cooking, food technology, design, practical making, wearable arts, visual arts and student-led projects.
What they’re looking for
- Experience teaching cooking, nutrition or food technology
- Skills in design, making and practical problem-solving
- Ability to support wearable and visual arts projects
- Experience guiding student-led inquiry and interest projects
- Beginning teachers are welcome
About the school
Puketapu School is a Years 1–8 kura tuatahi in New Plymouth, Taranaki.
How to apply
Submit a CV, completed application form and cover letter to the school contact listed in the advertisement. Applications close on 6 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 7–8
- Role
- Kaiako
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Start date: 28 January 2027 Are you a creative educator who inspires curiosity, hands-on learning, and artistic expression? Puketapu School is looking for a passionate design tech teacher to lead and ignite our Year 7-8 students in their technology and…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 334
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Dillon Drive, Bell Block, New Plymouth
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