Burnside High School · Canterbury
Teacher of Mathematics
SecondaryPart-time (0.2 FTTE), PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Burnside High School in Canterbury seeks a part-time, permanent mathematics teacher for its secondary and wharekura setting, covering Years 7–15. The 0.2 FTTE role involves 10.5 hours per week, with teaching across a range of year levels and a focus on inclusive, culturally responsive practice; beginning teachers are welcome. The start date is not stated.
- 0.2 FTTE permanent position
- 10.5 hours per week
- Mathematics across Years 7–15
- Beginning teachers welcome
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 18 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Teach mathematics across Years 7–15 in a coeducational secondary school. This is a permanent, part-time position of 0.2 FTTE, or 10.5 hours each week, working within the mathematics faculty. Beginning teachers may apply; the start date is not specified.
What they’re looking for
- Mathematics teaching across several year levels
- Strong mathematics curriculum knowledge
- Effective classroom management
- Inclusive and culturally responsive practice
- Positive relationships with students, staff, and whānau
- Reflective, student-focused teaching
About the school
Burnside High School is a coeducational secondary school in Canterbury for Years 7–15, described as a wharekura. The school emphasises professional practice, student achievement, culturally responsive teaching, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
How to apply
Apply through the online link provided in the listing. Applications close on 18 November 2026; the closing time is not specified.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Mathematics and statistics
- Listed
- 4 Nov 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 of mathematics to join our mathematics faculty. This is a part-time, permanent position (10.5 hours…”
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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