Vacancies
Teacher of Digital Technologies – Full-time, Permanent
Aquinas College is a high-performing, co-educational, state-integrated Catholic College for Years 7–13, situated in Tauranga.
We are seeking an inspiring and collaborative Teacher of Digital Technologies to join our well-resourced Technology Faculty. The successful applicant will be passionate about engaging students in digital learning and developing their creativity, problem-solving skills and confidence with technology.
We welcome applicants with strengths across Digital Technologies, including programming, computer science, electronics and mechatronics. The ability to teach across a range of year levels is necessary, as is the enthusiasm to develop new and exciting programmes based on the requirements of the new curriculum.
We are looking for a teacher who builds strong relationships with students, works collaboratively with colleagues and contributes positively to the wider life of the College.
Support for the Catholic Special Character of the College is expected.
Applications close at midday on Friday, September 18. Please submit an application form. For more information, read the full job description.
Teacher of Food Technology – Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Teacher of Food Technology to join our well-resourced Technology Faculty.
The successful applicant will deliver engaging practical and theory-based learning, developing students’ skills and knowledge across food design, nutrition and food science. The ability to teach across a range of year levels is necessary. A strong commitment to creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment is important.
We are looking for a teacher who builds strong relationships with students, works collaboratively with colleagues to develop programmes of work and contributes positively to the wider life of the College.
Support for the Catholic Special Character of the College is expected.
Applications close at midday on Friday, September 18. Please submit an application form. For more information, read the full job description.
Head of Learning Support (including SENCO) – Full-time, Permanent, 1MU + 1MMA
We are seeking a collaborative and empathetic Head of Learning Support (including SENCO) to lead learning support across our College. This is an important middle leadership role with a strong focus on ensuring students with additional learning needs are well supported to experience success.
The successful applicant will provide leadership to our Learning Support team, working closely with teachers, students, whānau and external agencies, to build capacity of understanding and responding to behaviour of all students.
We are looking for an experienced educator who builds strong relationships, communicates well and brings a practical, student-centred approach to inclusive education and learning support.
Aquinas College belongs to a Science of Learning Cluster. Candidates must show willingness to engage with this Kaupapa.
Support for the Catholic Special Character of the College is expected.
Applications close at midday on Friday, September 18. Please submit an application form. For more information, read the full job description.
Cluster Instructional Coach – Science of Learning – Based in Tauranga, New Zealand
1 Year – Fixed Term Starting Term 1 2027 or earlier by negotiation
Aquinas College is seeking an experienced and highly effective educator to join an exciting pedagogical implementation project underpinned by the Science of Learning across a cluster of Tauranga secondary schools.
As Cluster Instructional Coach, you will work alongside teachers and school leaders to strengthen the quality and consistency of teaching through evidence-informed instructional practice, with the goal of improving outcomes for every learner.
This collaborative role will involve coaching teachers, modelling effective practice, facilitating professional learning and helping translate research into practical, classroom-ready strategies. You will build strong relationships across participating schools and support teachers and leaders to embed and sustain effective practice.
We are looking for a highly skilled teacher with strong knowledge and experience of the High Impact Teaching Practices grounded in the Science of Learning and evidence-informed teaching, excellent coaching and feedback skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across different school contexts.
The position is employed by Aquinas College and based in Tauranga, New Zealand, with work undertaken across schools within the cluster.
The intended start date is Term 1 2027; however, there is an opportunity to start earlier by negotiation.
Applicants must hold New Zealand teaching registration and current New Zealand work rights.
Applications close at midday on Friday, September 18. Please submit an application form. For more information, read the full job description.