Science Teacher

New Plymouth Girls' High School; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

New Plymouth Girls’ High School in Taranaki invites applications for an innovative Science Teacher. The role covers junior science plus physics and/or biology, with plant science an advantage, and requires Certificated teacher status and NZ registration.

Please indicate senior subject specialism in your application. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative, inclusive learning community, align with the NZ curriculum, and work with the school to support students across Years

Qualifications

• NZ teacher registration is required.
• Certificated teacher in NZ.
• Ability to teach junior science and physics/biology; plant science an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teach science to Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura.
• Incorporate physics and/or biology into lessons.
• Create engaging classrooms and support all learners.

Job description

New Plymouth Girls' High School Taranaki

Science Teacher

Full time, Permanent

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

Science

New Plymouth Girls’ High School is based in the beautiful Taranaki region. New Plymouth is a vibrant and contemporary city, known for its sunny climate, art galleries, stunning surf beaches, walkways and parks.

We are looking for an innovative Science Teacher who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and is committed to achieving the best outcomes for students. This position will involve teaching junior science along with physics and/or biology, with the ability to teach plant science as an additional subject being an advantage. Please state your senior subject specialism in your application.

We are seeking a teacher with a strong knowledge of the New Zealand curriculum who can work collaboratively and can create engaging classroom environments that inspire and support all learners.

We welcome applications from both experienced and beginning teachers.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from (beginning 2027) $64,119 to $107,886 depending on applicants' qualifications and experience. Individuals' actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

Applicants must have current NZ teacher registration and be eligible to work in New Zealand.

As a school community, we provide a caring and inclusive teaching and learning environment, with a strong pastoral support system. The school has strong values, with Whakamana/Respect, Haepapa/Responsibility and Whanaungatanga/Positive Relationships, central to all we do.

We offer ongoing professional learning, a supportive and welcoming staff and community, as well as well-resourced facilities.