Teacher of Social Sciences

Saint Kentigern College; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration above base

World-class facilities and teaching资源

Subsidised staff wellbeing programme

Extra leave mid-year week and staff-fe

Saint Kentigern KiwiSaver contribution

On-site gym and free parking

Job summary

Saint Kentigern College in Auckland seeks an enthusiastic Social Sciences teacher to join our Humanities Faculty from Term 1, 2027. You will deliver NZ Curriculum-aligned learning for Years 9–13, contribute to course design in your specialist area, and foster inclusive, wellbeing-focused classrooms.

Applicants must have NZ teaching registration and a relevant Social Sciences qualification, with a track record across years 9–13 and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Current NZ teacher registration and practising certificate.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Sciences.
• Experience teaching Year 9–10 Social Studies and Years 11–13 senior Social Science.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative approach.
• Commitment to professional growth and wellbeing.
• Alignment with College values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Love.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality learning programmes aligned to the New Zealand Curriculum
• Inspire curiosity, creativity, and excellence through practical and innovative learning experiences
• Contribute to the design and delivery of courses across your specialist area and related disciplines
• Foster student engagement, participation, and wellbeing in a safe, inclusive classroom
• Actively participate in the wider life of the College, including co-curricular and House Tutor responsibilities

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Wellbeing focus

Growth mindset

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Sciences

Job description

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

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

The opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Social Sciences teacher to join our collaborative and forward-thinking team, commencing Term 1, 2027. Please state specialist subjects in your application. This position sits within the Humanities Faculty and reports to the Head of Department.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality learning programmes aligned to the New Zealand Curriculum
• Inspire curiosity, creativity, and excellence through practical and innovative learning experiences
• Contribute to the design and delivery of courses across your specialist area and related disciplines
• Foster student engagement, participation, and wellbeing in a safe, inclusive classroom
• Actively participate in the wider life of the College, including co-curricular and House Tutor responsibilities

About you

• Current New Zealand teacher registration and practising certificate
• A relevant tertiary qualification in the Social Sciences.
• Proven experience teaching Year 9 to 10 Social Studies and a senior Social Science subject at Years 11 to 13.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach
• A commitment to continuous professional growth and wellbeing
• Alignment with our College values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Love

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration, above the State base scale
• World-class facilities and teaching resources
• Subsidised Southern Cross Regular Care plan and staff wellbeing programme
• Additional mid-year week of leave and staff discounts on student fees
• Saint Kentigern allowance and up to 4 % employer KiwiSaver contribution
• On-site gym, free parking, and professional learning opportunities within a supportive, values-driven environment