Science Teacher - 1-Year Fixed Term Relief

Overview

1-year Fixed Term, full-time commencing Term 1, 2026

Are you passionate about young people having an excellent Science education?

Would you relish the opportunity to teach in an innovative and collaborative environment, with motivated students?

Rangi Ruru is an independent day and boarding school for girls, delivering outstanding educational achievements for more than 130 years.

We are proud of our reputation based on the success of our learning, sporting and cultural programmes.

We require an inspiring and collaborative teacher to teach Science, including a range of junior and senior Science classes.

Please state Science subjects.

The ideal candidate would join a high-performing, well-resourced and supportive faculty.

This is great opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, well-resourced kura with aspirational learners.

We are a school committed to safeguarding student welfare and safety, where all learners feel a strong sense of belonging, develop a strong sense of self and are supported to be their best.

This is a fixed term teaching position with 5 classes, which will commence at the beginning of Term 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

Committed to honouring Te Tiriti and embedding Matauranga Maori into your Science learning environment

A teacher who has high expectations of teaching and learning

Experienced in the delivery of Science learning

Practiced at establishing and maintaining professional relationships that focus on learning and the well-being of akonga

Committed to embedding literacy practices into learning opportunities to aid learning in Science.

Adept at designing and executing differentiated learning in the Science curriculum

Confident using technologies to enhance learning experiences

A teacher with strong organisational skills

Aligned with our values of Respect, Aroha, Endeavour and Enthusiasm, Generosity and Integrity

Successful applicants will be remunerated according to the appropriate salary step.

Applications close at 9am on Friday, 26 September 2025.

Position Description – Teacher

Our Mission : To inspire, challenge and empower our young people within a community that knows and cares about them.

To provide diverse, personalised learning opportunities that enable our young people to be themselves, be their best, be the change and to feel a strong sense of belonging to our community.

Position : Teacher

Responsible to : Head(s) of Faculty(ies)

Key Tasks

To provide learning opportunities that equip students to be curious, confident, resilient, collaborative, innovative and empathetic.

To teach required subject(s) – Years 7-13 (classes to be confirmed every year.)

To use effective teaching and learning strategies that focus on knowing and engaging learners.

To contribute to the development and sharing of quality teaching and learning strategies and responsive programmes of learning.

To facilitate learning in an inclusive and positive environment that differentiates and responds to the needs, identities, cultures and passions of all learners.

To be responsible for the progression in learning and assessment of and for learning.

To attend relevant meetings and engage in professional learning opportunities.

To participate positively with the Rangi Ruru Professional Growth Cycle withing our Professional Learning Community.

To model and uphold the Professional Teaching Standards and Code of Conduct.

If appropriate, to engage positively in the Induction and Mentoring programme for Provisionally Registered Teachers.

To effectively report on student achievement and progress to parents / caregivers.

To provide opportunities for learning that develop the Rangi Ruru Graduate Dispositions in our learners.

To contribute to the pastoral care and mentoring of students by being a Form Tutor.

To contribute to the co-curricular life of the school.

Person Specification

Be energetic and enthusiastic.

Be able to relate easily with students and colleagues and develop strong learning relationships.

Have the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a strong team.

Be solution focused.

Have knowledge of current educational thinking and developments.

Have a thorough understanding of the NZ Curriculum, NCEA and Scholarship.

A competent user of ICT tools and strategies to enhance learning.

Value professional learning opportunities and be committed to continued development; by engaging in ongoing reflection framed by the Professional Growth Cycle.

Effective personal management skills.

Empathy with and adherence to the Rangi Ruru values (Respect, Aroha, Enthusiasm, Endeavour, Integrity)

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