History/Classics Teacher

Cashmere High School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cashmere High School in Christchurch invites applications for a passionate history/classics teacher to join our high-performing social science team. This is a full-time, fixed-term role for the 2027 academic year, starting 28 January 2027 and ending 27 January 2028, covering staff releases and reduced hours.

The successful applicant will deliver high-quality teaching, foster an inclusive classroom, contribute to co-curricular activities, and engage in ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Zealand Registered Teacher status.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Teach history and social sciences to Senior Secondary students (Years 7–15) and contribute to the social sciences team.
• Deliver high-quality teaching, assessments and learning programmes; support co-curricular activities.

Skills

Classroom management

History teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Education

New Zealand Registered Teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Covering staff released and staff reducing their hours)

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

Social sciences

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 dedicatedhistory/classics teacherto 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 afixed termfull-timeposition for the 2027 academic year. Beginning teachers can apply.

Pleasestate your senior subjectsand 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.

Physical address:
172 Rose Street, Somerfield, Christchurch