Science Teacher

Hillmorton High School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillmorton High School in Christchurch is seeking a NZ registered Science teacher to join our expanding Science department for Term 1, 2027, with potential to teach Physics.

We emphasise a culturally responsive pedagogy and strong collaboration within the department, and the successful candidate will contribute to our co-curricular programme in a modern learning environment.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher in New Zealand
• Ability to teach Physics may be an advantage
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Willing to commit to co-curricular programme

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura
• Collaborate with the Science department in a flexible and supportive environment
• Contribute to the co-curricular programme
• Support culturally responsive teaching practices

Skills

Science teaching

Education

NZ registered teacher

Job description

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

Science

Hillmorton High School is a diverse urban coeducational school situated in the South-West of Christchurch. The school is a fast growing Y7–13 school with dedicated middle and senior schools. We have a roll of around 1400 and with further building works underway, the roll is expected to increase in the next few years. We provide students with a caring and supportive environment, to help them achieve academic excellence, leadership skills and a love of learning.

Commencing Term 1, 2027, it's an exciting time to join our team.We are moving into our new purpose-built 12 classroom Science Block, providing an exciting and modern environment for teaching and learning.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, NZ registered teacher to join our Science department. Ability to teach Physics may be an advantage.

The Science department works collaboratively in a flexible and responsive learning environment and the successful candidate will be well supported.

A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the understanding and ability to teach using culturally responsive and relational pedagogy is essential.

The successful applicant must be a NZ registered teacher and be willing to commit to our co-curricular programme also.