Education Gazette

Social Studies Teacher
Diocesan School For Girls · Auckland
About the role
We are seeking an inspiring and committed social studies teacher to join our junior high school teaching team from term 1, 2027.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
- Passionate about inspiring learners and helping every student reach their potential.
- Confident teaching social studies in our junior high school (Years 7 to 10).
- Able to teach a senior subject alongside social studies – please tell us which senior subject(s) you can offer.
- Committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
- Available to start in term 1, 2027.
Ngā pūkenga me whai | We’re looking for someone with:
- New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one).
- A relevant degree and teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching social studies and a strong understanding of the social sciences learning area of the New Zealand Curriculum.
- The ability to teach a senior subject, such as history, geography, classical studies, economics, business studies or religious studies.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues.
- A commitment to student wellbeing and your own ongoing professional growth
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
Staff benefit from:
- competitive remuneration
- access to a fitness centre, pool, and physiotherapy services
- extensive opportunities for professional and personal development
- a warm and inclusive culture, with regular social events and wellness initiatives
- free covered parking for cars, bikes, and scooters (when available)
- beautiful, landscaped grounds and state-of-the-art facilities.
More about the role
Job description or information pack online
Direct enquiries to:
Katie Ratcliffe, People Advisor
- Phone
- 09 520 0221
- [email protected]
How to apply
Apply on the organisation's website
Reference 1HB1_7
Role details
- Role
- Classroom teacher
- Sector
- Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura
- Position
- Part-time (0.8 FTTE), contract
- Dates
- 25 January 2027 to 9 December 2027
- Incentives and allowances
- None listed
- Learning areas
- Social sciences
- Region
- Auckland
About Diocesan School For Girls
Clyde Street, Epsom
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Reference 1HB1_7 · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1_7
