Te Puke High School · Bay of Plenty
Social Science and Literacy Teacher
SecondaryPart-time (0.6 FTTE), Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)
Te Puke High School is seeking a part-time social science and literacy teacher in Bay of Plenty. This fixed-term 0.6 FTTE position runs from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, with the teaching programme shaped around the successful applicant’s strengths and specialist areas.
- Social science and literacy teaching
- Secondary Years 7–15 setting
- 0.6 FTTE fixed-term position
- Starts 28 January 2027
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 16 Nov 2026, 9am.
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About the role
Teach social science and literacy across Years 7–15 as part of the secondary teaching team. This is a 0.6 FTTE fixed-term position from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, with the programme adjusted to suit the successful applicant’s strengths and experience.
What they’re looking for
- Strong knowledge of social studies and literacy
- Practical, inquiry-focused approaches to learning
- Positive relationships with ākonga, whānau and colleagues
- High expectations for learner achievement
- Culturally responsive practice
- Commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi
About the school
Te Puke High School is a secondary school and wharekura serving Years 7–15.
How to apply
Send a CV and cover letter by email to the principal. Applications close on 16 November 2026; no closing time is provided.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Subjects
- English, Social sciences
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Te Puke High School is seeking an enthusiastic and versatile social sciences and literacy teacher to join our teaching team from the beginning of the 2027 school year. We are looking for an applicant able to contribute to social science…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,054
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 19 Tui Street, Te Puke
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