Palmerston North Girls' High School · Manawatu/Whanganui
Social Sciences Teacher
SecondaryFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Palmerston North Girls’ High School is seeking a full-time, permanent social sciences teacher from Term 1, 2027. The role includes junior social studies and a senior specialism such as geography, history, classics or tourism. It suits a New Zealand registered teacher, including someone beginning their career, who can contribute to culturally responsive teaching and co-curricular activities.
- Junior social studies teaching
- Senior social sciences specialism required
- Full-time permanent position
- Starts Term 1, 2027
Closes in 7 days
Applications close 12 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent social sciences teaching role beginning in Term 1, 2027. Teach junior social studies and a senior social sciences subject, such as geography, history, classics or tourism; applicants should name their specialist area. The role includes active participation in the school’s co-curricular programme and is suitable for beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand registered teacher
- Knowledge of the junior social sciences curriculum
- Experience with NCEA assessment programmes
- A social sciences specialist subject
- Commitment to co-curricular involvement
- Culturally responsive and relational practice
About the school
Palmerston North Girls’ High School is a Years 7–15 secondary school and wharekura. The school uses a culturally responsive, relational approach and supports young women’s engagement with social sciences.
How to apply
Email a CV, cover letter and completed application form to the school by 12 November 2026. The listing also invites applicants to contact the school directly for further information.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Social sciences
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking an inspiring and collaborative teacher of social sciences to join our school from the beginning of the 2027 academic year. Our social science department is a high-performing and well-resourced team. The successful applicant will be expected to…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,303
- Gender
- Girls School
- Address
- Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
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