Science Teacher

Woodford House; Havelock North; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodford House, a leading state-integrated girls' school in Hawke's Bay, invites applications for a permanent, full-time science teacher. The role may teach across levels and senior science specialist subjects; our renovated science centre provides a dynamic working environment.

The position starts Term 1, 2027. Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council of New Zealand or able to obtain registration, and hold a relevant teaching qualification.

Qualifications

• Registered NZ teacher or eligible for registration.
• Experience teaching science at different levels preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort with blended learning and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Teach science across Year 7–13, including junior and senior topics.
• Promote exceptional education in a blended learning environment.

Skills

Teaching

Science teaching

Communication

Blended learning

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching qualification

Registration with Teaching Council

Job description

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

About us

Woodford House, a leadingspecial character, state-integrated,boarding and day school for Year 7 - 13 girls, in Hawke's Bayis seeking to appoint a permanent, full-timescience teacherto join ourpassionate andenthusiasticteam.We nurture each girl who walks through our doors so that her light shines through and shines brighter.

About the role

We arelooking to appoint ateacherofscience.This role may teach at all levels, inspiringbothour juniorand seniorsciencestudents.Our newly renovated and modernised science centre is a dreamworking environment for a forward-thinking and dynamic scienceteacher.Thisrole would suit a beginner or experienced teacher.ThepositionistocommenceTerm1, 2027.

About you:

• Registration with the Teaching Council of New Zealand, or ability to obtain it,
• A relevant teaching or other qualification,
• The ability to teach science, pleasestateany senior science specialist subjects
• The ability to promote exceptional education in a blended learning environment,
• A willingness to meet our future-focused learning goals,High level communication and interpersonal skills, and
• A commitment to our school’sspecial character.

If you are motivated by the prospect of being part of avibrantteaching team and would enjoy the challenges of this exciting role, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Pleasestateanyother teaching subjects as part of your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and please note that interviews may be held while the advert is still live, but no appointment made until after the closing date.

Vacancy reference #:

1HAtVE

Physical address:

3 Iona Road, Havelock North