Teacher of Social Sciences

Mount Hutt College; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hutt College in the Canterbury region invites applications from a Certificated Social Sciences teacher for secondary and wharekura (Years 7–15). The role focuses on delivering engaging social studies instruction and aligning with the refreshed New Zealand curriculum.

The successful applicant will join a high performing school, support the extracurricular dimension of the school, and be flexible with subject offerings including History or Economics up to NCEA Level 3.

Qualifications

• Social sciences teacher for secondary and wharekura
• Team oriented and collaborative
• Able to contribute to co-curricular activities and align with NZ curriculum refresh

Job description

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

Social sciences

Our college and wider community seek an enthusiastic, innovative and capable Social Sciences teacher to join our high performing school. The ability to teach either History or Economics, up to NCEA Level 3, would be advantageous.

The successful applicant should be team oriented, committed to supporting the extra-curricular dimension of the school and passionate about aligning our current programmes with the refreshed New Zealand curriculum.

Please state supporting subjects.

Mount Hutt College, and the Methven township, lie at the base of Mt Hutt Ski Area. Our wider environment provides a multitude of options for outdoor enthusiasts, including the new Ōpuke Thermal Resort and Spa, and is a haven for those seeking to become part of a family oriented and tight knit community. Just a 25 minute drive away from Ashburton and a 1 hour drive to Christchurch, our location offers a great balance between rural life and urban amenities.