Science Teacher (Fixed Term 1)

Tauranga Girls' College; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tauranga Girls' College is seeking a creative, adaptable science teacher for a fixed-term, full-time role to cover parental leave. Start date 28 January 2027; End date 27 January 2028. Must hold a current practicing certificate issued by the New Zealand Teaching Council.

Role includes teaching junior and senior Science, with senior Physics an advantage. We value learner-centred, future-focused teaching and a commitment to Māori and Pasifika achievement; PB4L and restorative approaches are

Qualifications

• Innovative and passionate teacher of Science.
• Ability to teach junior and senior classes; senior Physics an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science across junior and senior levels.
• Contribute to school-wide goals and learner-centred, future-focused learning.

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Parental Leave )

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

Tauranga Girls' College is a vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to empowering our learners to have a positive impact on the world. We are a place of discovery, and we are looking for a creative, adaptable, and enthusiastic science teacher to join our dynamic team.

We require an innovative and passionate teacher of Science with the ability to teach junior and senior classes. The ability to teach senior Physics is an advantage.

You will have a growth mindset and be committed to delivering flexible, learner-centred, future-focused learning. The ideal candidate will be adept at catering for diversity and will support the school’s strategic goals, as well as the wider changes in the New Zealand Curriculum and the new education qualification system.

The ability to work in a way that is reflective, supportive, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to enabling the success of all students, including a focus on Māori and Pasifika achievement.

We are a PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning) and a Restorative school. We value extra-curricular opportunities and look forward to your contribution in this area.

This position is fixedterm and full-time, from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. The reason for the position being fixed term is to cover parental leave. This role is suitable for both experienced and beginning teachers. Please state your senior science teaching strengths in your application.

The successful applicant will hold a current practicing certificate issued by the New Zealand Teaching Council.