Teacher of commerce

Epsom Girls Grammar School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent urban girls' school in Auckland is looking for a passionate social sciences teacher for Years 7-15. The role involves delivering engaging lessons in commerce and social studies while contributing to a vibrant co-curricular program. Ideal candidates will have strong subject knowledge and excellent communication skills. Experience with NCEA and Cambridge is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Strong subject expertise in commerce and junior social studies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to student engagement and character development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social sciences and commerce instruction to students in Years 7–15.
• Contribute to a large co-curricular programme by coaching or managing teams.
• Engage students in critical thinking and real-world understanding.

Skills

Strong subject expertise in commerce

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to student engagement

Job description

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

Epsom Girls Grammar School, Te Kura Tuarua o Ngā Taitamāhine o Maungawhau, is a school that strives for excellence: in performance, in the connections between people and in its pastoral supports. As a school we have always taken girls’ education seriously and, in all that we do, we seek to grow women of great character. In our kura we value courage, aroha, community, and manawa reka, and these values are woven through our words and our actions – from a governance level through to a classroom and co-curricular level, as well as in informal interactions on campus, and in the community.

We are a large, urban school for girls, with a current roll of 2,300 students. Our expert staff teach towards the national qualification, NCEA, and from 2026, will also offer Cambridge International courses and learning (where appropriate). We have a large co-curricular programme of sports, visual and performing arts, cultural expression as well as charity and service opportunities. Our staff are expected to take an active role in supporting the co-curricular programme of the school, by coaching or managing teams and groups.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate social sciences teacher to join our dynamic and motivated team. Ideal applicants demonstrate strong subject expertise in commerce and junior social studies, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to engaging students in critical thinking and real-world understanding.

Experience in teaching towards NCEA and/or CAIE is an advantage but not a requirement of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social sciences and commerce instruction to students in Years 7–15 / wharekura, aligning with NCEA and Cambridge expectations where appropriate.
• Contribute to a large co-curricular programme by coaching or managing teams and groups.
• Engage students in critical thinking and real-world understanding through high-quality teaching and learning practices.

Qualifications

• Strong subject expertise in commerce and junior social studies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to student engagement and character development.
• Experience teaching towards NCEA and/or CAIE is an advantage but not required.

How to apply

Please send your CV, a cover letter, two forms of photo identification and the application form (see attachment or vacancy link) to:

Physical address:
Silver Road, Epsom, Auckland