Social Sciences Teacher

Palmerston North Girls' High School; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmerston North Girls' High School seeks an inspiring and collaborative teacher of social sciences to start from the 2027 academic year. The successful applicant will teach junior social studies and a senior specialism within a high-performing department.

Please state your specialist subject within social sciences; junior social studies, geography, history, classics, and tourism are offered. The ideal candidate will be NZ registered, familiar with NCEA assessment programmes, and ready to engage

Qualifications

• Must be a New Zealand registered teacher and familiar with the junior social science curriculum.
• Ability to teach junior social studies and a senior specialism; specialist in social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teach junior social studies and a senior social science specialism.
• Contribute to our vibrant co-curricular programme.
• Engage with a culturally responsive and relational framework in teaching and school life.
• Support and collaboration with colleagues to maintain high standards across social sciences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Inspiring teaching

Education

New Zealand registered teacher

Job description

We are seeking an inspiring and collaborative teacher of social sciences to join our school from the beginning of the 2027 academic year. Our social science department is a high-performing and well-resourced team. The successful applicant will be expected to teach junior social studies and a senior specialism. Please state your specialist subject within social sciences. We currently offer junior and senior social studies, geography, history, classics, and tourism.

As a dedicated team player with interpersonal skills, you will be familiar with the junior social science curriculum and NCEA assessment programmes. We are looking for an educator who can inspire and engage young women, fostering a passion for social sciences.

Applicants should be a New Zealand registered teacher committed to the professional life of the school and prepared to play an active role in our vibrant co-curricular programme and committed to working within a culturally responsive and relational framework. This position is suitable for someone starting their teaching career.

The position is effective from term 1, 2027. For more information, please visit our school website or contact us directly.