Social Sciences/Business Studies, Economics Teacher

Whitby Collegiate; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitby Collegiate, a thriving independent school in Porirua, invites applications for a full-time, permanent Social Sciences/Business Studies, Economics Teacher. The role involves teaching across social sciences with coverage in accounting, business studies, and economics; the senior specialist subject area(s) should be stated in your cover letter.

The ability to teach mathematics is an advantage. Applicants should be student-centred and prepared to contribute to the wider life of the school,

Responsibilities

• Teach across social sciences with coverage in accounting, business studies and economics.
• Clearly state senior specialist subject area(s) in the application cover letter.
• Involvement in the wider life of the school and co-curricular activities; uphold the school's character.
• Beginning teachers are welcome; participate in the PCT Mentoring Programme toward full registration.
• This position starts in the 2027 academic year.

Job description

Social Sciences/Business Studies, Economics Teacher

Full time, Permanent

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

We are seeking an enthusiastic, student-centred teacher to join our dynamic and supportive social sciences learning area.

The role will involve teaching across social sciences, with coverage in one or more ofaccounting, business studies, and economics.Please state your senior specialist subject area(s) clearly in your application cover letter.The ability to teach mathematics is an advantage.

Whitby Collegiate is a thriving independent school based in the heart of Whitby, Porirua. With engaged learners Whitby Collegiate aims to ensure that all students meet their potential with the values of respect, resilience and excellence are at the forefront of all we do.

Applicants must be prepared to be involved in the wider life of the school, contribute to co and extracurricular activities and respect the special character of the school.

Beginning teachers are welcome to apply. We offer a comprehensive, well-resourced PCT Mentoring Programme with dedicated mentor support to guide you toward full registration.

Please note that our school is not an Accredited Employer with Immigration New Zealand. As such, we cannot support applications requiring an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). Applicants must currently hold New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or an existing valid visa that permits employment without employer sponsorship.

Whitby Collegiate offers an attractive remuneration package that will be discussed upon interview.

This position is for a start in the 2027 academic year.