Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School · Canterbury
Science Teacher (Preferred speciality Chemistry and/or Physics)
SecondaryFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Hillmorton High School in south-west Christchurch seeks a full-time permanent science teacher from Term 1, 2027. The role is in a growing Year 7–13 coeducational school, with Chemistry and/or Physics preferred. Applicants must be fully certificated NZ registered teachers, support culturally responsive teaching and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and contribute to co-curricular activities.
- New 12-classroom science block
- Chemistry and/or Physics preferred
- Open to beginning teachers
- Full-time permanent position
Closes in 7 days
Applications close 12 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent science teaching position across Years 7–13, with Chemistry and/or Physics preferred. The role begins in Term 1, 2027, and includes participation in the school’s co-curricular programme. Teaching will take place in a new 12-classroom science block within a collaborative department.
What they’re looking for
- Fully certificated New Zealand registered teacher
- Chemistry and/or Physics specialist
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Culturally responsive and relational teaching practice
- Willingness to support co-curricular activities
About the school
Hillmorton High School is a diverse, coeducational urban school in south-west Christchurch, with about 1,400 students and separate middle and senior schools. It provides a caring, supportive environment focused on achievement, leadership and learning.
How to apply
Send a cover letter, CV and completed application form by email to the school administration. Applications close on 12 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Science
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Hillmorton High School is a diverse urban coeducational school situated in the south-west of Christchurch. The school is a fast-growing Year 7–13 school with dedicated middle and senior schools. We have a roll of around 1400 and with further building…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,406
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Tankerville Road, Barrington, Christchurch
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