Education Gazette
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Tikipunga High School · Northland
About the role
Tikipunga High School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed physical education and health teacher to join our team for the 2027 school year.
We are looking for a teacher who has a genuine passion for education, a commitment to accelerating Māori achievement, and the ability to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- strong curriculum knowledge and effective teaching practice in physical education and health
- the ability to deliver engaging, inclusive programmes that promote physical activity, hauora and student wellbeing
- experience teaching and assessing NCEA physical education and/or health would be an advantage
- a clear, consistent and relational approach to classroom management
- skill in scaffolding and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- a commitment to culturally responsive teaching practices and building positive relationships with ākonga and whānau
- a collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to our wider school community.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team in a well-resourced teaching environment where relationships, culture and student achievement are valued.
Applicants are encouraged to state their teaching strengths and any additional subjects they are able to teach.
Direct enquiries to:
Emma Leyland, Principal
- Phone
- 09 437 3299
- [email protected]
How to apply
Please apply via email (CV, covering letter and contact details of referees) to: [email protected]
Reference 1HB1bC
Application documents
Role details
- Role
- Classroom teacher
- Sector
- Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura
- Position
- Full-time, long-term relieving (LTR)
- Dates
- 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028
- Reason for the relieving position
- Staff on leave
- Incentives and allowances
- None listed
- Learning areas
- Health and PE
- Region
- Northland
About Tikipunga High School
194 Corks Road, Tikipunga
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Applications are sent directly to the school. Education Gazette does not receive or screen them.
Reference 1HB1bC · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1bC
