Teacher of science and chemistry

Wellington East Girls' College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary educational institution in Wellington is seeking a full-time Teacher of Science and Chemistry. The ideal candidate will be a certificated teacher with a passion for inspiring students in senior chemistry, familiarity with the New Zealand Curriculum, and commitment to fostering student success. This role involves teaching senior students, enhancing the curriculum, and collaborating with the Science Learning Area team.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher with the ability to teach science and senior chemistry.
• Knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and NCEA.
• Self-reflective, passionate about teaching, and dedicated to fostering success for all students.

Responsibilities

• Teach senior chemistry to Y12 and Y13 with knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and NCEA.
• Deliver inspiring lessons, enrich the curriculum with knowledge and experience, and foster success in every student.
• Work with the Science Learning Area team to maintain high-quality, consistent teaching across levels.
• Contribute to junior connected courses including robotics and support a creative junior curriculum.
• Support and participate in staff development as part of WEGC.

Skills

Teaching Science

Teaching Chemistry

Knowledge of New Zealand Curriculum

Self-reflective teaching

Passionate about teaching

Education

Certificated Teacher

Job description

Overview

Wellington East Girls’ College is a diverse school with an established reputation for student engagement and success in and out of the classroom. We focus on learners living our school values, following ‘The East Way’ and our ‘Classroom Kawa’ of routines and rituals in the classroom. We work collectively as a staff to support our learners and classroom practice.

Role

Teacher of science and chemistry. Full time, Permanent. Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher. Science.

Responsibilities

• Teach senior chemistry to Y12 and Y13 with knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and NCEA.
• Deliver inspiring lessons, enrich the curriculum with knowledge and experience, and foster success in every student.
• Work with the Science Learning Area team to maintain high-quality, consistent teaching across levels.
• Contribute to junior connected courses including robotics and Te Whare Whakapakari; support a creative junior curriculum.
• Support and participate in the induction program and staff development as part of WEGC.

Qualifications and qualities

• Certificated teacher with the ability to teach science and senior chemistry.
• Knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and NCEA.
• Self-reflective, passionate about teaching, and dedicated to fostering success for all students.

How to apply

Please apply with a CV, covering letter, application form and the names of 3 referees via email to:

Physical address: Austin Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington

Postal Address: Austin Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011