Matamata College · Waikato
Teacher of Social Science
Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Parental Leave)
Matamata College in Matamata, Waikato, seeks a full-time Social Science teacher for Years 9–13. This fixed-term parental-leave role runs from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028 and requires experience teaching the New Zealand secondary curriculum; psychology, commerce or agribusiness strengths are useful, along with culturally responsive practice, literacy support and willingness to contribute beyond the classroom.
- Psychology, commerce or agribusiness advantageous
- Full-time parental-leave position
- Years 9–13 secondary teaching
- New Zealand curriculum experience required
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 29 Sept 2026, 3pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Subjects
- Social sciences
- Listed
- 14 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Matamata College is a Year 9-13 state secondary school in Matamata, Waikato. We have a proud history of student achievement since 1918. Our school is at the hub of our local community which is as rich in history as it…”
The school
Matamata College
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 824
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Firth Street, Matamata