Social Science Teacher (Geography and History)

Opihi College; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Opihi College is seeking an enthusiastic Social Science teacher to join our team for a 1-year fixed-term position, covering staff refreshment leave. The ideal candidate will bring strong relational pedagogy, a trauma-informed mindset, and experience teaching Geography and History across NCEA Levels 1–3, with a collaborative spirit and a commitment to an inclusive, student-centred learning culture.

We are a community-focused, trauma-informed school where relationships are at the heart of

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Geography and History across NCEA Levels 1–3.
• Proven ability to build strong student–teacher relationships.
• Comfort working in a trauma-informed, inclusive school culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography and History to Secondary/wharekura students.
• Support a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed learning environment.

Skills

Relational pedagogy

Trauma-informed

Collaborative spirit

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Social Science Teacher (Geography and History)

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Refreshment leave)

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Opihi College is seeking an enthusiastic Social Science teacher to join our team for a 1-year fixed-term position, covering staff refreshment leave.

We are a community-focused, trauma-informed school where relationships are at the heart of learning. Guided by our C.A.R.E. values—Community, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence—we foster an inclusive environment where every student feels safe, valued, and supported to succeed.

The ideal candidate will bring strong relational pedagogy, a trauma-informed mindset, and a collaborative spirit, with experience teaching both Geography and History across NCEA Levels 1 to 3 preferred.

The terms and conditions for this position are set by the Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement.