Social Science Teacher

Whakatane High School; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Whakatane High School is inviting applications for a full-time, fixed-term social sciences teacher position for Years 7-15 and wharekura, commencing 28 January 2027 and ending 27 January 2028.

The successful candidate will be highly relational, culturally responsive, with experience improving outcomes for Māori students, and will contribute to co-curricular life in a collaborative, caring team.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Social Sciences to secondary students.
• Ability to teach Years 7–15 and wharekura.
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a highly relational and collaborative team.
• Participate in co-curricular life of the school.

Skills

Social sciences teaching

Differentiated instruction

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

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

Secondary (Years 7-15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
Social sciences

Whakātane High School is a co-educational school with approximately 1,250 students in the beautiful Eastern Bay of Plenty. The school is proud of its history and success and is well respected within the community.

Applications are invited for the full-time, fixed term position of social science teacher - please state subject strengths. The position commences 28 January 2027 and ends 27 January 2028.

This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative and caring team. The successful applicant will need to be highly relational, culturally responsive and have experience in developing improved outcomes for Māori students. The teacher will be expected to take part in the co-curricular life of the school.