Huanui College Northland

Psychology teacher

Psychology teacher (state other subjects) F/T commencing 21/01/2025

Huanui College is dedicated to fostering achievement providing a dynamic and supportive learning environment encouraging students to strive for personal excellence and development. An independent, coeducational Y7-13 school, located just outside Whangarei and near the beautiful Tutukaka Coast, we offer rigorous academic programmes based on the Cambridge International Curriculum.

We pride ourselves on staff with strong professional integrity, who are passionate and genuinely care for students and their outcomes. With excellent curriculum knowledge and up-to-date best teaching practice, our teachers are enthused about their subjects and provide inspiring lessons. High expectations for behaviour, academic outcomes, sharing core values and student well-being is at the forefront. Teachers are prepared with good classroom behaviour management, modelling what they expect. Students are accountable for their actions and are expected to engage with each other, the teacher and their learning.

The role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our Science Learning Area to deliver engaging and effective Psychology lessons. The successful candidate will be well-organised, collaborative and motivated.

Student engagement in Psychology at Huanui College is high, and the learning area is well-resourced. A strong emphasis is placed on discussion, research using resources to stimulate independent thinking and prepare students to be future problem solvers.

A knowledge of the Cambridge International curriculum would be an advantage but is not essential.

To be excel in this position, you should have:

• A strong subject knowledge and a passion for Psychology
• The ability to inspire and motivate students
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Good communication and relationship skills
• The ability to provide a high challenge/high support learning environment
• A focus on self-reflection and an ethos of continuous improvement.

Applicants are welcome to come and visit the College to view our learning environment.