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Cooking and Hospitality Teacher

Taipa Area School

Full-time, PermanentArea / composite (Years 1–15), Certificated teacherBeginning teachers welcome

Listed 29 Oct 2026 · Closes 16 Nov 2026

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, NZ-registered cooking and hospitality teacher to join our team in a permanent position starting at the beginning of Term 1, 2027. Dependent on experience, this role may be combined with middle management opportunities (MUs / MMAs). Please indicate your interest in these responsibilities in your application. Key position details and requirements: Subject Strengths: Candidates must demonstrate expertise in teaching Food Technology and Hospitality standards within the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC). Please also state any additional subject strengths you bring, such as Digital Technology or other curriculum areas. Applicant Note: Previous applicants need not apply. Come join us in Paradise! Located in Doubtless Bay, our school sits adjacent to Taipa Beach—the ultimate open-air classroom in Northland. Our school operates on a waka, putting student engagement and achievement at the forefront of everything we do, supported by hauora and our three core values of Manaakitanga, Painga, and Mahitahi. Your daily teaching environment features a light-filled cooking room with large, bright windows overlooking a shared outdoor space framed by mature avocado trees, complete with a wood-fired pizza oven waiting to be put to good use! If you are a collaborative, forward-thinking educator looking to contribute to a supportive team culture in an extraordinary setting, we would love to hear from you. For further information or to apply, contact the school.

Learning-area tags: Technology

How to apply

Zinnia Smith, PA Phone09 406 0159 Emailzinnias@taipa.school.nz

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