Education Gazette

Year 9-13 Social Sciences teacher (with Business Studies)
Mercury Bay Area School · Waikato
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and adaptable social sciences teacher with a specialisation or ability to teach business studies to join our collaborative and supportive team.
You will play a crucial role in inspiring curiosity about people, places, and societies across our middle and senior years (Years 9-13).
The successful applicant will be an NZ registered teacher committed to promoting high student achievement and dedicated to implementing culturally responsive and relational pedagogical practice, ensuring our students are at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for a teacher who can:
- Teach across a range of social sciences subjects, including business studies, from Year 9–13. Please clearly state which specific subjects you are able to teach in your application - an ability to teach mathematics would be an advantage.
- Demonstrate innovative teaching methods that inspire student interest and engagement.
- Work effectively as part of a dedicated and supportive team.
- Commit to high standards of student achievement and professional growth.
About us
Whitianga is situated on the eastern coast of the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula, offering a welcoming, small-town community and an exceptional coastal lifestyle. With stunning beaches, a vibrant local community and abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, Whitianga is a wonderful place to live and work.
If you are passionate about education, enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a meaningful difference to the learning and achievement of young people, we would love to hear from you.
Direct enquiries to:
Ross Dunn, Principal
- Phone
- 07 866 5916
- [email protected]
How to apply
Email your CV, cover letter and completed application form to Karin Farrelly, PA to the Principal: [email protected]
Reference 1HB1cf
Application documents
Role details
- Role
- Classroom teacher
- Sector
- Area / composite (Years 1–15), Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura
- Position
- Full-time, permanent
- Incentives and allowances
- None listed
- Learning areas
- Social sciences
- Region
- Waikato
About Mercury Bay Area School
South Highway
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Reference 1HB1cf · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1cf
