Professional Practice Fellow Secondary Education

Dunedin - New Zealand

Yearly Salary: $ 120495 - 137444

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TE KURA ĀKAU TAITOKA
DIVISION OF HUMANITIES TE KETE ARONUI

The University of Otago College of Education is dedicated to the enhancement of educational practice through high quality teaching scholarship research professional leadership and community service to benefit children other learners educators and the wider community (in local national and international settings).

We are committed to working closely with papatipu rūnaka and iwi Māori and mātauraka Māori is an integral part of teaching and research across the institution. Our relationship with Kāi Tahu whānui as mana whenua within their takiwā of Te Waipounamu and through this as the Universitys principal Treaty partner is especially important.

The role Te mahi

We are seeking to appoint a permanent full-time Professional Practice Fellow in Secondary Education; our hope is to attract candidates who can teach from an integrated curriculum perspective. The successful candidate would ideally bring special expertise in Science Arts and/or Social Science curriculum areas in the secondary education sector. Flexibility in teaching in a variety of areas of the curriculum is highly desirable.

Responsibilities of the role include:
Supporting teaching in the Master of Teaching and Learning and Graduate Diploma of Teaching degrees. This includes preparation assessment teaching and paper administration duties under the supervision of the course coordinators and programme coordinators (Secondary/GradDipTchg).
Supervising students on professional experience placements.
Contributing to whanaukataka on campus and the Colleges academic goals by applying and sharing expert knowledge in the professional discipline of education.
Upholding the values tikaka (processes) kawa (rules) and mana of papatipu rūnaka who have mana whenua status in our takiwā and affirming te reo and mātauraka Māori in course content.
Upholding and giving effect to the values and aspirations expressed in the Universitys Māori Strategic Framework 2030 and Pacific Strategic Framework (2022-2030).
Consulting and working with the College of Education Associate Deans Māori and Pacific and with other staff to ensure courses develop students cultural confidence and competence.

You will be supported by a collegial academic environment an active and dynamic research culture and by efficient professional services across the University. The opportunity exists within this position to pursue doctoral study at the College of Education.

Skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

To be successful in this key role you will have:
Relevant professional qualification in teaching.
New Zealand teacher registration and current full practising certificate.
A Masters level qualification (preferred).
Ability to teach pedagogical content knowledge related to the Science Social Science and/or Arts learning areas of the New Zealand curriculum.
Relevant professional experience in secondary school curriculum and/or pertinent to the education of secondary school students.
Experience and expertise in Māori/Pacific education is desirable.
Expertise in te reo Māori is desirable.
Evidence of an ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds.
A demonstrated commitment to upholding the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to equal opportunity.

Further details Pūroko

This is a full-time (1FTE) permanent position available from 29 June 2026 based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $120495 to $137444 per annum.

The University of Otago is well-known for its collegiality and combined with living in the vibrant city of Dunedin provides opportunities for an excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus has been ranked as one of the top 15 most beautiful in the world. The city has excellent schools and a great array of activities ranging from art and literature to outdoor activities.

Specific enquiries may be directed to the Dean of the College of Education Professor Vivienne Anderson via the email address below.

Application Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:
A CV
A cover letter
Three referee contact details

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 22 February 2026.
Additional Information

Contact: Professor Vivienne Anderson

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TE KURA ĀKAU TAITOKADIVISION OF HUMANITIES TE KETE ARONUIThe University of Otago College of Education is dedicated to the enhancement of educational practice through high quality teaching scholarship research professional leadership and community service to benefit children ot...