Health and Physical Education Teacher

Pakūranga College is a large (2,400+ students), coeducational, culturally diverse secondary school located in Pakuranga, East Auckland.

Due to internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has opened up for a passionate and skilled teacher to join our vibrant and well-established Health and Physical Education faculty, and Outdoor Education Department. Our well-resourced department is committed to a forward-thinking curriculum with diverse pathways that inspire students.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative educator who can effectively deliver both practical and theoretical components of the curriculum to a range of year levels and actively contribute to the ongoing development of our strong departmental pathways.

An interest or experience in teaching Outdoor Education is desired, please state your experience in your application.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

a strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum in health and physical education

the ability to connect with and inspire a diverse range of learners

a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive education practices

willingness to work collaboratively within an innovative team environment

enthusiasm for contributing to and developing co-curricular opportunities for students within the school.

For more information about Pakūranga College, please visit our school website: www.pakuranga.school.nz

For overseas teachers looking to move to New Zealand to teach, the terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position are set by the relevant collective agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $61,329 to $103,086 depending on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individual salary will be confirmed following a salary assessment once the role is appointed.

If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit to meet us beforehand, please contact our Deputy Principal, Clare Tyrrell via: [email protected]

The position commences at the beginning of Term 1 (28/01/2027).

Please include the vacancy reference # on your application. Applications will be assessed progressively, and interviewing may commence before the advert closes.