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Teacher of Social Sciences

St Joseph's Maori Girls' College

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Roll Growth)Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Listed 26 Aug 2026 · Closes 14 September 2026 12:00 noon

About the role

St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College is seeking an experienced social sciences teacher to join our team in 2027. We are a Year 7–13 state-integrated school for young Māori women, with a dual special character grounded in te ao Māori and the Catholic faith. We aim to provide every student with the opportunity to achieve and excel. We are looking for a teacher who enjoys working collaboratively and is keen to contribute to the continued growth of social sciences within our school. We are particularly interested in applicants with a passion for geography, as we look to broaden the subject options available to our students. Our ideal candidate will: have strong social sciences curriculum knowledge, including the evolving NCEA environment bring enthusiasm for teaching and learning understand and use culturally responsive pedagogy work collaboratively with colleagues to support positive outcomes for students be committed to ongoing professional growth actively support and contribute to the dual special character of our College. All teachers at St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College are expected to contribute to the wider life of our school and uphold our dual special character, educating young Māori women within a culturally grounded Catholic environment. If you would value the opportunity to contribute to our social sciences department and the wider life of our school, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Learning-area tags: English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

How to apply

Please send your cover letter, completed application form and current CV, and direct enquiries to: The Principal principal@sjmgc.school.nz 06 844 8461

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School details

Type
Secondary (Year 7-15)
Authority
State : Integrated
Gender
Female
Roll
185
School number
222
Address
25 Osier Road, Taradale, Napier
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