Science/Chemistry Teacher
Kaitaia College
Kaitaia, Northland
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
Job overview
Here is your opportunity to teach and live in one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand.
Kaitaia College is a full Year 9-13 secondary school with a roll of 880-890 students, 75% of which are Maori. The school has a strong sense of connection with the community. The school’s main focus is on developing well rounded students. They look to support outcomes for their students across their five key domains; Taha Hinengaro (Curriculum), Taha Whanau (Social/Service), Taha Wairua (Health), Taha Tinana (Sports) and Te ha o te Mauri (Cultural and the Arts).
As a Science/Chemistry teacher at Kaitaia College you’ll be required to deliver Junior Science and Senior Chemistry to enthuse young learners. You will have belief in young people, value working collaboratively to maximise the success of the students, have commitment to working in a multi-cultural, student-focused school and be involved in extra-curricular school life.
You’ll be working in a well-resourced department run by an experienced Head of Learning. Kaitaia College now boasts a state of the art Science Facility after a 2.8 million dollar rebuild. The kura is also soon to begin an upgrade of their IT capacity and a move towards BYOD in the junior school in 2017. Staff morale is incredibly high with new staff routinely recognising the whanau focussed culture in the kura.
As a teacher at Kaitaia College, you will live in Kaitaia, a beautiful beach town in the far north of New Zealand. You’ll live the lifestyle you dream of with some of New Zealand’s most stunning beaches right in your own backyard. You’ll enjoy a subtropical climate that most of New Zealand miss out on, and become a part of the supportive Kaitaia community.
Accommodation may be provided.
Beginning teachers are encouraged to apply.
To request an information pack or to apply for this rewarding role email careteam@edperson.co.nz or call Melanie Inglis on +64 9 520 0363.
All enquiries for this position should come directly through Education Personnel.
About Kaitaia College
Kaitaia College is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, international secondary school with sixth form in New Zealand, serving students from the age of 13-18. The secondary school, situated in Kaitaia has approximately 851 students on record.
Kaitaia College opened in 1921 and has strong links with the community’s Dalmatian and European heritage.
Values and vision
Kaitaia College’s motto is: “Seek and defend the truth.” The secondary school wants to give all students a successful start in life and works to help them overcome challenges, develop as individuals and discover their unique skills, talents and interests to install in them a lifelong love of learning. The school offers a broad and balanced learning curriculum to suit all students interests, helping them on the right track to achieve their ambitions. This includes sports, spiritual health, leadership and service, culture and the arts, along with the core academic subjects – allowing for pupils to develop a wide range of skills. Dedicated teaching staff ensure that all pupils feel valued, supported and cared for, while new pupils are looked after by their peers through a strong mentoring system. It is important to the secondary school that students become active and positive members of society. The school has an open door policy and invites parents to play an active and present role in their children’s education to allow for them to have a strong supportive network both during their school and home life. Pupils are encouraged to get involved in extra-curricular activities to expand their learning experience outside of the classroom, having the opportunity to join clubs ranging from photography to music lessons. There is also an active Student Council, where pupils can actively practice their leadership and teamwork skills.
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