Porirua College · Wellington
Transition and Social Sciences Teacher
SecondaryFull-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)Beginning teachers welcome
Porirua College in Wellington seeks a full-time Transition and Social Sciences teacher for a one-year fixed-term position from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. The role covers Travel and Tourism, junior Social Studies and Gateway, with possible junior Art/Design for a suitably qualified teacher. The position is open to beginning teachers and experienced teachers from other subject areas.
- Travel and Tourism teaching
- Junior Social Studies and Gateway
- Possible junior Art/Design classes
- Full-time fixed-term role for 2027
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, fixed-term teaching role from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, covering teacher leave. Teach Travel and Tourism, Junior Social Studies and Gateway across Years 7–15; junior Art/Design may be included for a suitably qualified teacher. Beginning teachers may apply, and experienced teachers from other subject areas are also welcome to apply.
What they’re looking for
- Suitable qualifications for junior Art/Design, if included
- Experience teaching Travel and Tourism
- Experience teaching junior Social Studies
- Experience delivering Gateway
- Experienced teachers from other subject areas
- Beginning teachers are welcome to apply
About the school
Porirua College is a culturally diverse secondary school and wharekura with a largely Māori and Pasifika student population. It has modern learning facilities organised into whānau-based Houses, an innovative curriculum focused on learner voice, action and identity, and a strong restorative practice approach.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter including three referees who may be contacted. Applications close on 20 November 2026; no closing time is stated.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Kaiako
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Subjects
- Social sciences
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Our college is a thriving, culturally diverse successful secondary school with a largely Māori and Pasifika student population. We enjoy modern learning facilities in whānau based Houses, above the Porirua basin. We have developed an innovative curriculum to engage our…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 559
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 64 Driver Crescent, Cannons Creek, Porirua
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