Waimea College · Tasman/Nelson
Social Sciences Teacher (Fixed Term)
SecondaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Leave Cover)Beginning teachers welcome
Waimea College in the Tasman/Nelson region is seeking a full-time social sciences teacher for Years 7–15 and wharekura. This fixed-term leave-cover role runs from 27 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, with opportunities to teach senior tourism or psychology; beginning teachers are welcome to apply.
- Full-time leave-cover position
- Years 7–15 and wharekura
- Tourism and psychology may be available
- Beginning teachers welcome
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 12 Oct 2026, 4pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Teach social sciences full time across Years 7–15 at Waimea College. This fixed-term leave-cover position runs from 27 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, with opportunities to teach senior tourism or psychology.
What they’re looking for
- Suitable social sciences teaching qualification
- Ability to teach social sciences
- Senior subject expertise in tourism or psychology
- Beginning teachers are welcome
About the school
Waimea College is a secondary wharekura in the Tasman/Nelson region. It values manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and akoranga, with emphasis on academic, sporting, cultural and recreational achievement, strong house identity, and high standards of behaviour.
How to apply
Complete the online application form through Microsoft Forms using the link provided in the listing. Applications close on 12 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 27 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Subjects
- Social sciences
- Listed
- 22 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking an enthusiastic, suitably qualified social science teacher to join our team for 2027 school year. Candidates should be able to teach social science classes and are invited to include any senior subject areas they can offer, noting…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,547
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 60 Salisbury Road, Richmond
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