Science Teacher (Fixed Term 2)

Tauranga Girls College; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tauranga Girls' College invites applications for a fixed-term, full-time Science teacher to cover junior and senior classes. This role runs from 28 January 2027 to 18 July 2027 to cover parental leave.

The successful candidate will hold a current practicing certificate issued by the New Zealand Teaching Council, and will contribute to a positive, restorative school culture with a focus on Māori and Pasifika achievement.

Qualifications

• Innovative and passionate Science teacher
• Ability to teach junior and senior classes
• Commitment to flexible, learner-centred, future-focused learning

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to junior and senior classes.
• Deliver flexible, learner-centred, future-focused learning.
• Support Māori and Pasifika achievement as part of school goals.
• Contribute to PB4L and restorative approaches in school.
• Engage in extra-curricular activities when appropriate.

Skills

Science teaching

Junior & Senior classes

Education

Current practicing certificate (NZ Teaching Council)

Job description

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 fixed term 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.

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

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