Classics and Social Studies Teacher

Wesley College; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley College in Auckland seeks a passionate Certificated teacher to lead senior classics and junior social studies within the social sciences department. This secondary position requires a NZ-recognised teaching qualification and current registration, or LAT eligibility.

The successful candidate will foster inclusive classrooms, apply engaging teaching methods, contribute to wellbeing and Christian Special Character, and work collaboratively to support rangatahi across Years 7–15.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a teaching qualification recognised in New Zealand.
• Current teacher registration and a practising certificate, or be eligible for LAT.
• Experience teaching senior classics and junior social studies is sought.

Responsibilities

• Teach senior classics and junior social studies within the social sciences department.
• Possibly teach other subjects as an advantage.
• Use engaging teaching approaches to meet diverse learning needs.
• Maintain sound assessment and reporting practices.
• Work collaboratively and contribute to college life and wellbeing.

Skills

Classics

Social studies

English

Assessment & reporting

Collaborative teaching

Education

NZ-recognised teaching qualification

Current teacher registration or LAT eligibility

Job description

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

Wesley College is a Year 9 to 13 state-integrated, co-educational school with a proud Methodist Special Character. We are Christian in practice and Methodist in ethos, with a strong commitment to faith, learning, service and the wellbeing of our rangatahi. Our Kairangi Values of responsibility, family, excellence and respect underpin college life.

We are seeking a passionate, engaging and committed teacher of classics and social studies to join our social sciences department. The position will primarily involve teaching senior classics and junior social studies. The ability to teach other subjects could be an advantage.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• is passionate and knowledgeable about classics and social studies and can inspire curiosity and critical thinking
• builds positive, respectful relationships with rangatahi and creates a safe and supportive learning environment
• uses engaging and responsive teaching approaches to meet the diverse learning needs of students
• has sound assessment and reporting practices and is committed to ongoing professional learning
• works collaboratively and contributes positively to the social sciences department and wider life of the college
• demonstrates a strong commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding and the college's Kairangi Values.

Applicants must hold a teaching qualification recognised in New Zealand and have current teacher registration and a practising certificate, or be eligible for a LAT. Experience teaching senior classics and junior social studies is sought.

Special Character requirement

The successful applicant must be willing and able to uphold and positively support the Christian Special Character and Methodist ethos of Wesley College. We welcome applications from teachers who value an inclusive school community founded on faith, service, respect and care for others.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the STCA and will be dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.