Geography Teacher

School Jobs NZ; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cashmere High School invites applications for a passionate Social Science teacher for a permanent full-time position starting in the 2027 academic year. The successful candidate will join a high-performing, collaborative team and inspire students to strive for excellence.

We welcome beginning teachers and require NZ Registered Teacher status, with a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, a positive and inclusive learning environment, and active participation in co-curricular activities.

Qualifications

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular programme.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality social science teaching and learning programme.
• Inspire students to strive for excellence and achievement.
• Collaborate with a high-performing teaching team.
• Contribute to the school’s co-curricular programme and culture.

Skills

Social Science teaching

Student engagement

Inclusive learning

Co-curricular participation

Education

NZ Registered Teacher

Job description

Cashmere High School is a vibrant, state co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 2400 students. We are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters citizenship, opportunities, vibrancy, andexcellence - ourCOVE values.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated specialist to teach in our high-performing, collaborative team of Social Science staff.

The successful candidate will inspire students to strive for excellence and will be committed to delivering a high-quality teaching and learning programme.

This is a permanent full-timeposition beginning in the 2027 academic year. Beginning teachers can apply.

Please state your senior subjects and other supporting subjects in your cover letter.

About you:

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular programme
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
• Opportunities for professional learning and development.
• A vibrant school community committed to excellence and innovation.

Any enquiries to [e-mail]. Position description is available below.

Closing Date: Monday 28th September 2026 - 3pm