St Margaret's College · Canterbury
Psychology and Social Studies Teacher
SecondaryFull-time, Fixed-term (25 Jan to 3 Dec 2027)
St Margaret’s College in Canterbury is seeking a full-time teacher for senior psychology and social studies in Years 8 to 10. This fixed-term role runs from 25 January to 3 December 2027 and suits teachers with NCEA experience across several year levels; IB Psychology experience is an advantage, but not required.
- Senior psychology teaching
- Years 8 to 10 social studies
- NCEA experience required
- IB Psychology experience advantageous
Closes in 18 days
Applications close 23 Nov 2026, 11.59pm.
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About the role
Teach senior psychology and social studies for Years 8 to 10 within the humanities and social sciences faculty. This is a full-time, fixed-term position from 25 January to 3 December 2027.
What they’re looking for
- Experience teaching senior psychology and Years 8 to 10 social studies
- Strong classroom practice using digital and blended learning
- Ability to differentiate learning for varied student needs
- NCEA psychology and social studies experience across several year levels
- IB Psychology experience would be an advantage
About the school
St Margaret’s College is a school for girls from Year 0 to Year 13, with boarding and day students. It offers NCEA and International Baccalaureate pathways, alongside a strong focus on wellbeing, pastoral care and co-curricular opportunities.
How to apply
Send a CV and cover letter to the school’s recruitment contact, including your primary and supporting subjects. Applications close on 23 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 25 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 3 Dec 2027
- Subjects
- Social sciences
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“St Margaret's College offers a unique education for girls from Year 0 to Year 13, boarding and day girls. We offer students a dual academic pathway with NCEA and the International Baccalaureate Diploma and strong emphasis on wellbeing and pastoral…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- Private : Fully Registered
- Students
- 862
- Gender
- Girls School
- Address
- 12 Winchester Street, Merivale, Christchurch
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