Science Teacher (Fixed Term 2)

Tauranga Girls' College; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tauranga Girls' College invites applications for a fixed-term, full-time Science teacher to cover parental leave from 28 January 2027 to 18 July 2027. The role involves teaching junior and senior science classes across Years 7–15/wharekura, with a focus on flexible, learner-centred and future-focused learning.

The successful candidate will hold a current practising certificate issued by the New Zealand Teaching Council, contribute to PB4L and restorative practices, and support Māori and Pasifika

Qualifications

• Current practising certificate issued by the New Zealand Teaching Council (NZTC).
• Ability to teach both junior and senior science classes.
• Growth mindset with a commitment to inclusive, learner-centred learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach junior and senior-year science to a diverse range of learners.
• Support PB4L and restorative practices within the school.
• Contribute to Māori and Pasifika achievement and school-wide initiatives.
• Engage with extracurricular science opportunities and collaboration with colleagues.

Skills

Adaptable

Creative

Learner-centred

Collaborative

Education

Current practising certificate (NZTC)

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 18/07/2027 (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.

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 18 July 2027. 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.