Assistant teacher of social studies

Hamilton Girls' High School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Waikato is seeking a passionate full-time teacher for social sciences. The role focuses on engaging young women in learning about society and culture, maintaining high educational standards and contributing to a collaborative teaching environment. The successful candidate must hold NZ teacher registration and be familiar with the NZ Curriculum.

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching social sciences.
• Commitment to empowering young women.
• Growth mindset and confident in curriculum planning.

Responsibilities

• Teach social sciences to secondary students.
• Collaborate with team to support student learning.
• Maintain high standards of achievement.

Skills

Engaging young women

Strong classroom practice

Collaborative approach

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

NZ teacher registration

Familiarity with NZ Curriculum

Job description

Overview

Full time, fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 27/01/2027 (Transitional appointment).

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

Hamilton Girls’ High School has shaped and influenced young women since 1911. Our core values and principles underpin a dynamic learning environment and our students are given every opportunity to aspire to excellence. As educational leaders at Hamilton Girls’ High School, we are committed to lifting the bar for raising achievement across the four cornerstones of Academic, Leadership, Cultural and Sport.

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about engaging young women in learning about society, history, culture, and global issues. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong classroom practice, a collaborative approach to teaching and learning, and a commitment to the school’s values and vision.

Please state your specialist subjects in your cover letter and application form.

The successful candidate will:

• Be highly motivated, with a commitment to the school’s vision, values and high standards of achievement in a progressive girls\' school environment.
• Have a passion for empowering young women and preparing them for their future.
• Be open to change and confident in curriculum planning.
• Have a growth mindset and willingness to contribute to developing our future-focused curriculum.
• Having a strong commitment to restorative practice and a culturally responsive and relational teaching approach is essential.

The successful applicant will work in a collaborative team who are committed to making a difference in the lives of young women.

Our school motto in Latin is Sapiens Fortunam Fingit Sibi –

“A Wise Woman Shapes Her Own Destiny”.

It is our aim to ensure that every girl who passes through our gate will be given the opportunity to shape her own destiny.

Applicants must be NZ registered, fully conversant with the NZ Curriculum and have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: