Commerce teacher

Palmerston North Girls' High School; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A state girls’ secondary school in Manawatū is seeking a full-time Commerce teacher for the 2026 academic year. The ideal candidate will teach economics, accounting, and junior commerce, inspiring young women to excel in the subject. A commitment to the school values and active participation in school life are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach economics and/or accounting.
• Capable of teaching junior commerce.
• Experience with senior business studies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach economics, accounting, and junior commerce.
• Engage students in a collaborative learning environment.
• Participate in co-curricular activities.

Skills

Inspiring and engaging students

Team player

Familiar with NCEA assessment

Education

Registered teacher in New Zealand

Certificated teacher

Job description

Palmerston North Girls' High School Manawatu/Whanganui

Commerce teacher

Full time, Permanent

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

Social sciences

Our school is seeking an inspiring and collaborative teacher of economics and/or accounting also able to teach junior commerce. The ability to teach senior business studies would be an advantage. This position is a full-time, permanent position from the beginning of the 2026 academic year.

The successful applicant needs to be a team player, familiar with the relevant curriculum and NCEA assessment requirements and able to inspire and engage young women in commerce. We have a well-resourced, well led, innovative and collaborative commerce department. Applicants need to be registered in New Zealand and show a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the values of our school.

Palmerston North Girls’ High School is the only state girls’ secondary school in Manawatū. We have outstanding NCEA results and work within a culturally responsive and relational framework.

Applicants should be prepared to play an active role in the co-curricular and professional life of the school.

How to apply

Please send your covering letter, CV, and application form to:

Physical address: Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North