Social Sciences Teacher

Paraparaumu College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paraparaumu College on the beautiful Kapiti Coast invites a dynamic Social Sciences teacher to join a highly successful department. The role supports senior careers and restorative approaches in daily practice.

As a PB4L school, we value strong learning relationships, student wellbeing, and high standards. This fixed-term, full-time position runs from 28 January 2027 to 24 September 2027.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and passionate Social Sciences teacher with an interest in senior careers.
• Experience aligning teaching with PB4L principles and restorative practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach Social Sciences to senior students.
• Foster positive learning relationships and restorative practices in daily teaching.
• Contribute to department initiatives in an innovative, high-performing school.

Skills

Social Sciences teaching

Job description

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About the role

We are a highly successful coeducational school situated on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast. As an innovative school we are continually inquiring into our practice, to provide the best possible learning opportunities for our learners.

Our teaching and learning are guided by the 6 principles of the PC Way:

• relationships of care and connectedness
• personal excellence
• deep learning
• personalisation of learning.

This is clearly expressed in the vision of our school to be a caring community of great learners.

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate teacher of Social Sciences with an interest in senior careers being an advantage, to join our highly successful department. As a PB4L school we are seeking someone who works to establish positive learning relationships with students and values restorative practices in the way they work.

This is a great opportunity to join a fabulous and fun department in a successful, innovative and thriving school.

Position Full-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan to 24 Sep 2027)