Teacher of Social Sciences and History

Ellesmere College; Leeston; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellesmere College -Te Kāreti o Waihora in New Zealand is seeking an energetic and innovative teacher of social sciences to inspire ākonga and build mana-enhancing relationships with ākonga, whānau and kaiako.

Starting 28 January 2027, the successful applicant will contribute to a growth-minded, collaborative learning community and teach across all year levels, embracing authentic learning contexts across the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Trained and qualified teacher, with current NZ Teacher Registration.
• Knowledge and understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Able to motivate and enthuse young people to learn.
• Able and willing to contribute to the wider life of the school outside the classroom.
• Able and willing to teach across all year levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach social sciences to ākonga across Year 7–13.
• Develop rich authentic learning contexts across curriculum areas.
• Collaborate with kaiako and whānau to support learner growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Growth mindset

Education

NZ Teacher Registration

Job description

• Commencing start 28 January 2027

• Dynamic and creative learning environment

Ellesmere College -Te Kāreti o Waihora is a co-educational school, grounded in family values and a community focus, offering students from Year 7 to Year 13 an exceptional education.

We are seeking an energetic and innovative teacher of social sciences who is passionate about working with young people and can develop strong, mana-enhancing relationships with ākonga, whānau and kaiako.

We are looking for a team player who is unafraid of taking risks. You will need to be flexible, have a growth mindset and be committed to providing rich authentic learning contexts in an integrated way across curriculum areas.

Role requirements

• Trained and qualified teacher, with current NZ Teacher Registration.
• Able to work as part of an effective team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to motivate and enthuse young people to learn.
• Able and willing to contribute to the wider life of the school outside the classroom.
• Able and willing to teach across all year levels.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Ongoing professional learning, development and opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative and passionate staff.
• Located in a growing rural township within an increasingly diverse community.

We warmly welcome and encourage potential applicants to visit our school. Please contact us to arrange a tour.