Secondary School Mathematics Permanent Teacher (New Zealand)
Avondale College
Auckland, New Zealand
- New
- Salary:
- Between NZ$66,586 and $103,086 (before tax) plus up to NZ$10,000 International Relocation Grant towards expenses
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Term 1 2025/ Negotiable
- Apply by:
- 20 September 2024
Job overview
Avondale College is a high performing, diverse, co-educational secondary school located ten minutes from central Auckland. Our school motto, Kohia ngā Taikākā, establishes our commitment to provide opportunities for all students to strive for academic, sporting and creative excellence, within an aspirational and caring environment.
Avondale College has state-of-the-art buildings and facilities. As a result of a major re-build, our learning spaces are purpose built, modern and connected to our world class IT network. Our students benefit from well-appointed classrooms, as well as specialist technology, performing arts, science and sports buildings, all within expansive, landscaped surroundings.
Our students consistently achieve at exceptional levels both within and beyond the classroom. Our scholarship and academy programmes, along with the delivery of the Cambridge International curriculum builds high levels of academic achievement. We have strong links to tertiary providers, with high numbers of our students progressing to university in New Zealand or overseas.
We invite UK trained and qualified High School/ Secondary Mathematics Teachers considering working in NZ to visit the Avondale College website www.avcol.school.nz. The website includes our current prospectus and a virtual tour of our school.
The person we are looking for is:
- A well-qualified and high-quality Mathematics Teacher, a committed professional who can achieve excellent results and spark an enthusiasm for mathematics among their students at all levels, Year 9 to 13, including NZ Scholarship
- A team player who will be a positive member of a large, vibrant Mathematics department
- A diligent, hardworking, and effective teacher
- Someone willing to play a full part in the co-curricular life of the school
Remuneration: Depending on qualifications and experience the annual salary is between $66,586 and $103,086 (before tax) as laid out in the NZ secondary teachers’ contract. A one-off, NZ Ministry of Education International Relocation Grant (IRG) of up to NZ$10,000 towards expenses is also currently available (T&Cs apply).
Assistance: Advice and assistance will be available to successful appointees at all times throughout the teacher registration and emigration processes. We have high quality professional learning programmes in place, including induction for overseas teachers.
Start Date: The post commences Term 1 2025 (28 January) but start dates for this position can be negotiable, subject to agreement. Further positions are likely to become available mid-2025.
To make application:
Please forward a CV and Cover Letter detailing your qualifications, specific teaching strengths and any subject specialisms to Mrs Lyndy Watkinson, Principal, Avondale College at recruitment@avcol.school.nz
Meet the Principal: Subject to demand, Lyndy Watkinson, Principal of Avondale College, will be in the UK, to conduct in-person interviews as follows:
- London: Sunday 15 to Tuesday 17 September (last interview 8pm)
- Bedford: Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September (very limited interview times)
If you wish to take this fantastic opportunity to meet the Principal, please contact Rochelle Smith, Principal’s PA for more information: R.Smith@avcol.school.nz
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About Avondale College
For more information, please visit our school website: www.avcol.school.nz
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