Food Technology and Hospitality Teacher

Join our dynamic team at an exciting time of educational growth and change. Waitākere College is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative teacher of food technology and hospitality to join our department, commencing Term 1, 2027. As we actively align our practices with the New Zealand Curriculum Refresh, we are looking for a practitioner who is ready to embrace this change. The successful applicant will have a strong knowledge of the Phase 4 (Years 9–10) curriculum requirements and possess the pedagogical capability to help design engaging, relevant learning experiences that foster student agency and achievement. The successful candidate will: Demonstrate the ability to design and implement inquiry-based unit and lesson plans that align with refreshed learning area requirements. Have strengths in the NCEA Food Technology curriculum and/or relevant experience within the Hospitality industry. Have experience teaching Service I.Q. standards, including US 4098 assessor training (highly advantageous). Be an active participant in our Professional Development Programme, including Relationship-Based Learning (RBL). Have a commitment to our school vision of "Achievement for All," including involvement in the wide range of extracurricular activities on offer at the College. Must already be able to work in New Zealand on a permanent basis without the requirement for sponsorship or a job offer. Please state any specialist subjects you are able to teach. We are also open to considering employment-based trainee teacher possibilities for the right candidate. Otherwise please state your NZ Teaching Certification Registration Number and Category. Please do not delay in applying as applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews for the role will be held as suitable candidates are identified. Please state the vacancy reference number in your application.