Science Teacher

HIllmorton High School; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillmorton High School in Christchurch is seeking a NZ registered teacher to join the Science department from Term 1, 2027. Ability to teach Physics is advantageous and the role involves a collaborative, culturally responsive teaching environment.

The successful applicant will contribute to the co-curricular programme and commit to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, aiming to foster student excellence and leadership in a diverse urban setting.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with current practising certificate.
• Ability to teach Physics preferred.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Willingness to contribute to the co-curricular programme.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science across Years 7–13 with a focus on Physics where possible.
• Collaborate with the Science department to deliver integrated learning.
• Support students’ academic achievement and leadership development.
• Contribute to the new 12-classroom Science Block learning environment.

Skills

Physics teaching

Team collaboration

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Education

NZ registered teacher

Job description

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HIllmorton High School - Christchurch, South Island

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

Suitable for beginning teachers

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.

Hillmorton High SchoolNZ

Physical address:
Tankerville Road, Barrington, Christchurch