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Teacher of English and Social Studies

NZ, New Zealand
Australasia
Full Time
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed30 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformInstitution Direct

About This Role

Hillcrest High School Waikato

Teacher of English and Social Studies

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

English

Listed 1:40 pm 18 March 2026
Closes 5pm 31 March 2026
Vacancy reference #: 1HAruF

About the position

We are seeking a passionate and suitably qualified teacher to join our well-resourced English faculty. This is a fixed-term full-time position. The suitable applicant will be able to teach up to Year 13. Our English faculty is highly supportive of its staff and is collaborative in its approach. The applicant may also need to be able to teach in the social studies area. We also value staff taking a part in the extra curricular life of the kura.

This position is only suitable for teachers residing in New Zealand with a current New Zealand teaching registration.

About our school

Our kura is a co-educational high school in Hamilton, Waikato. We are known for our diverse range of students and our accepting culture. We want all students to succeed and are committed to raising the expectations of students, staff, and whānau to achieve this. We want all students to work hard in the classroom and to participate in extracurricular activities with passion.

School statistics

  • Type: Secondary (Year 9–15).
  • Gender: Co-Ed.
  • Authority: State.
  • Roll: 1850.

How to apply

Please send your CV, cover letter and application form, and direct enquiries to:

Christine Williams, Principal
hr@hillcrest-high.school.nz
07 857 0297

Download our application form
Hillcrest High School Application Form 2026 v4

Vacancy reference #:1HAruF

Listed 1:40 pm 18 March 2026
Closes 5pm 31 March 2026

Hillcrest High School NZ

School details

Hillcrest High School

Type: Secondary (Year 9-15)
Authority: State
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 1760
Website:

School number: 138
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Physical address:
141 Masters Avenue, Hillcrest, Hamilton

Postal Address:
PO Box 11020, Hillcrest, Hamilton, 3251

Compensation

£30,000 - £45,000+ (Regional Equivalent)
*Estimated range based on regional data averages for this role profile. Extracted packages may vary.
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Application Details
Application Deadline
Ongoing
Effective Date of Employment
Immediate / Flexible
Reference ID
C6417225