Teacher of Social Sciences

Aquinas College; Greerton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquinas College in Tauranga is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative teacher of Social Sciences to join our supportive and well-resourced faculty. You will deliver engaging learning programmes that encourage critical thinking, curiosity and an understanding of the world around us.

The successful applicant will build strong relationships with students, work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the wider life of the College, including implementing High Impact Teaching

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and collaborative teacher of Social Sciences.
• Delivers engaging learning programmes fostering critical thinking, curiosity and world understanding.
• Builds strong relationships with students and works with colleagues.
• Committed to High Impact Teaching Practices.
• Supports Catholic Special Character of the College.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social sciences lessons that engage and challenge students.
• Foster critical thinking and inquiry in class.
• Collaborate with faculty to plan and assess.
• Contribute to wider school life and student achievement.

Skills

Social sciences knowledge

Collaborative teaching

Student engagement

Critical thinking

Job description

Start date: Term 1 2027.

Aquinas College is a high-performing, co-educational, state-integrated Catholic College for Years 7 to 13, situated in Tauranga.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative teacher of Social Sciences to join our supportive and well-resourced faculty.

The successful applicant will deliver engaging learning programmes that encourage critical thinking, curiosity and an understanding of the world around us. We welcome applicants with strengths across the Social Sciences curriculum and a passion for supporting student achievement.

We are looking for a teacher who builds strong relationships with students, works collaboratively with colleagues and contributes positively to the wider life of the College.

Aquinas College is a member of the Tauranga Secondary Schools Science of Learning Cluster, and applicants must be committed to implementing evidence-informed High Impact Teaching Practices.

Support for the Catholic Special Character of the College is expected.