Science Teacher

James Hargest College; Southland; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

James Hargest College in Invercargill, South Island, seeks an enthusiastic science teacher to join our well-resourced science department in a brand-new learning centre opened in 2026. The role includes teaching senior level science and requires you to state your subject specialty.

The college supports high-level National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) and Scholarship achievement. Applicants must be NZ registered, reside in NZ or hold a valid NZ work visa, and the base salary ranges

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with current practising certificate.
• Experience teaching science at secondary level.
• Familiar with NZ Curriculum and assessment standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach senior level science in a new Science & Innovation learning centre.
• Contribute to NCEA and Scholarship achievement.

Skills

Science teaching

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Education

NZ registered teacher

Job description

James Hargest College – Invercargill, South Island

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

We seek an enthusiastic science teacher to join our supportiveand well resourced science department, teaching in our brand-new science and innovation learning centre opened in 2026. This role is likely to include teaching senior level science, please state your subject specialty.

Our college is situated in Invercargill where housing is affordable and Fiordland and Queenstown are on our back doorstep. We are a co-ed college with consistently high achievement nationally in academia, the arts and sport. Our learning environment is supportiveand well structured. High Level NCEA and Scholarship achievement is expected at our kura.

Applicants must be NZ registered, fully conversant with theNZ Curriculumand have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

The terms, conditions andbasesalaryis set by the Secondary Teacher's Collective Agreement (STCA)Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement(2025 – 2027) Thebasesalaryfortrainedand registered teachers from 2026 ranges from $62,862 to $105,686.00, depending on qualifications and experience.

Individuals’ actualbasesalarywill be established by asalaryassessment by Education Payroll once a role is confirmed.

A visit to our website and Facebook page is recommendedwww.jameshargest.school.nz

Start date January 2027