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Year 9-13 Social Sciences teacher (with Business Studies)

Mercury Bay Area School · Waikato

Full-timePermanentSuitable for beginning teachers

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

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

  • MBAS Information for Applicants 2026 · PDF, 78 KBMBAS Information for Applicants 2026 (MBAS Information for Applicants 2026.pdf)OpenDownload
  • MBAS Employment Application 2026 · PDF, 161 KBMBAS Employment Application 2026 (MBAS Employment Application 2026.pdf)OpenDownload

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