James Hargest College · Southland
Science Teacher for Year 7 and 8
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
James Hargest College in Invercargill is seeking a permanent, full-time Science teacher for its Year 7 and 8 Junior Campus. The role includes 18 hours of Science teaching and two hours of release teaching, with the option to negotiate a 0.9 FTTE Science-only position. Science curriculum experience is required; the start date is not stated, and the role carries one MU.
- Year 7 and 8 Science teaching
- Permanent full-time position
- One MU allowance
- Science-only option negotiable
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 9am.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time Science teaching across the Year 7 and 8 Junior Campus. The role is 0.9 FTTE Science teaching and 0.1 FTTE release time, with the option to negotiate a 0.9 FTTE Science-only position. The role includes one management unit allowance.
What they’re looking for
- Science curriculum knowledge and teaching experience
- High-quality classroom teaching
- Experience teaching Year 7 and 8 students
- Strong student engagement practices
- Positive relationship-building with students
- Focus on achievement and excellence
About the school
James Hargest College is a Years 7–15 secondary school and wharekura in Invercargill. It reports strong national achievement across academic, arts and sporting areas, with supportive, well-resourced learning environments.
How to apply
Submit a cover letter, CV and completed application form by email to the school. Applications close 13 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 7–8
- Role
- Team leader
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Science
- Allowances
- 1 MU
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Due to the promotion of our teacher in Charge of Science, an exciting opportunity exists to join our highly functioning Junior Campus (Year 7 and 8 division of the college). We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated teacher to join our…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,867
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 282 Layard Street, Invercargill
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