Social Sciences Teacher

Waitaki Girls' High School; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waitaki Girls' High School in Otago is seeking a full-time Social Sciences teacher for a maternity-leave position covering Years 7–15. The ideal candidate will bring strengths in Commerce and Social Sciences and will join a high-performing learning area.

The school values teamwork and flexibility, and staff are encouraged to contribute to co-curricular and professional life while adapting timetables to fit the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must be a certificated Social Sciences teacher.
• Ideal candidate has strengths in Commerce and Social Sciences.
• Experience in secondary education (Years 7–15) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Social Sciences Learning Area during maternity leave.
• Be adaptable, enthusiastic, and contribute positively to the teaching.
• Participate in the school's co-curricular and professional life.

Skills

Social sciences

Commerce

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 02/07/2027 (Maternity Leave)

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

We seek a full-time teacher maternity leave position for the Social Sciences Learning Area. Our ideal candidate will have strengths in Commerce and Social Sciences.

Waitaki Girls' High School, a leading Year 9 to 13 state day and boarding school in the North Otago region, is committed to providing top-quality education for our students. We have a dedicated team, and our culture of promoting and encouraging excellence inspires everyone who joins us.

If you have apassion for working with young people, the ability to work as part of a team, and a positive attitude, you will love joining our high-performing Social Science learning area.We are looking for someone who is adaptable and enthusiastic and can contribute positively to the teaching. We are happy to adjust timetables to accommodate the right person to join this Learning Area.

Applicants should be prepared to actively participate in the school's co-curricular and professional life.