Social science teacher / Kaiako 0.6

Taupo-nui-a-Tia College; Waikato; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A secondary school in New Zealand is looking for a part-time Social Science teacher to join their team. The role requires a passionate educator who is culturally responsive and enjoys working collaboratively. The successful candidate will engage with students while contributing to co-curricular activities and supporting Māori learning. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a vibrant school community in a beautiful region of New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Passionate and skilled educator.
• Culturally responsive and relational.
• Committed to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori students.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, learning-focused relationships.
• Contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Engage in co-curricular activities.

Job description

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

Social sciences

Taupo-nui-a-Tia College is seeking to appoint a passionate and skilled Social Science teacher to join our team. This is a 0.6 part-time, permanent position commencing 28th January 2026.

We are looking for an inspiring, collaborative, student-focused educator who is culturally responsive and relational. The successful applicant will be passionate about working with rangatahi, able to build positive, learning-focused relationships, and enjoy contributing to a supportive team environment.

Co-curricular involvement in the wider life of the school is encouraged and considered an advantage.

Taupo-nui-a-Tia College is a co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 1150 students. Around 30% of our students identify as Māori, and we maintain strong connections with our local iwi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa. The successful candidates will be committed to learning about or continuing their journey with Ngāti Tūwharetoatanga. Understanding the stories, land, and people of our mana whenua is essential to working in our school.

We are deeply committed to achieving equitable outcomes for our Māori students and to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Taupō is located in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island. The region offers an exceptional lifestyle with access to fishing, golf, walking, cycling, sailing/kayaking, family-friendly adventures, arts and culture, and award-winning eateries serving local produce. Employment at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College is not just a job—it’s a lifestyle.

See the link below for more of what the Taupō region has to offer.

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