Geography / Humanities Teacher

Mō mātou | About us

QMC is Wellington’s leading independent school for girls and young women providing modern a boarding experience and a co-educational Preschool. Located in the heart of our vibrant capital, we’re a modern, inclusive, and forward-thinking community that welcomes students and staff from all backgrounds. We’re proud of our values-driven culture that nurtures individual and collective hauora, and we’re committed to empowering every learner to thrive.

Te Tūranga | The role  

The Geography/Humanities Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching across IB MYP Humanities, Geography, and senior courses through to NCEA Level 3, fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports both academic achievement and personal growth. The successful candidate will design and deliver effective, differentiated programmes, use assessment data to inform teaching, and contribute to the ongoing development of innovative learning experiences within a collaborative Humanities and Social Sciences team.  

The role also includes active involvement in co-curricular activities, professional learning, and departmental responsibilities, while positively contributing to the wider life of the school.

He kōrero mōu | About you

• Current registration with the New Zealand Teaching Council
• Strong competence in curriculum delivery, assessment and reporting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families
• Strong organisation and time‑management skills, including planning, reporting and meeting school expectations
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development and maintaining up‑to‑date subject expertise
• Understanding of cultural diversity and commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment
• Commitment to child protection, professional boundaries, and safer recruitment practices  
• We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please send your applications to people@qmc.school.nz.

We operate safer recruitment practices and undertake rigorous screening and safety checking processes for all roles that involve contact with children.

To be considered for this role you must be able to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.