Social Studies Teacher

St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson); Henderson-Massey; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is seeking a social studies teacher to commence Tuesday 26th January 2027, or by negotiation with our principal. You will contribute to a strong college culture and support students with academic and personal goal setting with whānau involvement.

The successful candidate will align with the college's special character, foster collaboration across curricula, and deepen mātauranga Māori while honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Teacher Registration certificate required.
• Must be a NZ citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.

Responsibilities

• Teach social studies to students.
• Engage in collaborative teaching and learning across curriculum areas.
• Act as an academic coach with whānau to set goals and strive for excellence.
• Develop understanding of mātauranga Māori and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.

Job description

We are seeking to employ an energetic, enthusiastic social studies teacher commencing Tuesday 26th January 2027, or by negotiation with our principal.

The successful candidate will show a commitment to:

• The special character of the College.
• Collaborative teaching and learning within and across curriculum areas
• A strong connection with ākonga and whānau
• Developing an understanding of mātauranga Māori
• Honouring obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

All members of our teaching staff are also academic coaches who, with whānau, guide and support a group of students to set academic and personal goals, seek personal excellence and achieve academic success.

Please state curriculum strengths.

Only those who have a current New Zealand Teacher Registration certificate and are a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work visa should apply.