Tourism and Transitions Teacher

Southland Girls’ High School is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and student-focused teacher to join our social sciences team as a tourism and transitions teacher, starting in term 1, 2027.

We are looking for an educator who is passionate about preparing young people for life beyond school and who can inspire students through meaningful, future-focused learning.

The successful applicant will deliver engaging tourism programmes while supporting students to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence required for successful transitions into further education, training, or employment.

The ideal candidate will:

• be a New Zealand registered teacher with appropriate teaching qualifications
• have experience or a strong interest in tourism, vocational education, and career pathways
• build positive and supportive relationships with students, whānau, staff, and industry partners
• be committed to high-quality teaching and learning outcomes for all students
• the successful applicant will be expected to contribute positively to the wider life of the school through co-curricular and community involvement.

Additional information:

• Applicants must hold a valid NZ work visa or be a NZ resident.
• Please list any other subjects you can teach, in particular social science subjects.
• Position is based in Invercargill, New Zealand.