Burnside High School · Canterbury
Teacher in Charge of Textiles
SecondaryFull-time, PermanentLeadership units
Burnside High School in Canterbury seeks a full-time, permanent Teacher in Charge of Textiles for its Years 7–15 secondary programme. The role carries one Management Unit and involves leading textiles across the school, with opportunities to support other technology subjects. Applicants should demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge, inclusive practice, effective classroom management, and commitment to culturally responsive teaching and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Teacher in Charge of Textiles
- One Management Unit included
- Years 7–15 secondary school
- Support other technology subjects
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent Teacher in Charge of Textiles in the Technology Faculty at Burnside High School, teaching and developing textiles across a range of year levels. The role includes one Management Unit, faculty collaboration and support for other technology subjects; applicants should identify these subjects. The start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Strong textiles curriculum knowledge
- Ability to lead and develop a textiles programme
- Effective classroom management
- Culturally responsive teaching and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Positive relationships with students, staff and whānau
- Ability to support other technology subjects
About the school
Burnside High School is a coeducational secondary school in Canterbury for Years 7–15. It describes itself as a high-performing school focused on professional practice, inclusive teaching and student achievement.
How to apply
Apply through the employer’s vacancy portal only, including the technology subjects you can support. Applications close on 13 November 2026; the listing also provides the school vacancies contact for enquiries.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Technology
- Allowances
- 1 MU
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“This is an exciting opportunity to work at one of New Zealand’s leading coeducational schools. Burnside High School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher in Charge of Textiles to join our Technology Faculty. This is a full-time, permanent position…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 2,729
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 151 Greers Road, Burnside, Christchurch
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