Vacancies

For all teaching vacancies:

New Zealand teacher registration and certification would be an advantage but is not a prerequisite for applicants. However, the successful applicant will need to obtain this before commencing.

New Zealand trained teachers may be eligible to apply for a Voluntary Bonding Scheme offered by the MOE. This offers a significant financial boost for teachers. For more information please see here: https://workforce.education.govt.nz/becoming-teacher-new-zealand/finding-teaching-job/voluntary-bonding-schemes

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $62k to $95k, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

Applications to include a cover letter, CV and the completed application form to Philippa Kaisser, Principal’s EA, at [email protected]

Application form (to be included in the application)

Kaiako Matua

Teaching at Te Taamatatanga o Pukekohekohe

Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, kei aku kaiwhaangai manu kai miro, teenei te kauwhau ake nei
moo te tuuwheratanga o Te Taamatatanga o Pukekohekohe ki ngaa aakonga o te tau 9 ki te 10.
He karanga teenei ki ngaa kaiako e kaingaakau ana ki ngaa wawata, ki ngaa moemoeaa a te mokopuna kia tuu rangatira, kia tuu motuhake i roto i toona ao me oona aahuatanga katoa.
Kei te kimi Kaiako Matua maatou mo te Wharekura hou nei hei whakatinana i ngaa tuumanako aa oo maatou mokopuna, whaanau, hapuu, Iwi, aa, ngaa maatua tuupuna hoki o te rohe nei.
Aamiki Tuuranga
Tuuranga: Kaiako Matua
Te raa tiimata: Waahanga tuatahi, 2025
Ngaa kawenga:
● Kia Reo Maaori te arero, kia maatau ki Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, Te Maataiaho me
NCEA
● Ngaa tikanga me ngaa herenga, te utu, e haangai ana ki te ‘Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement' ka mutu, ka aromatawaihia hei te whakataunga o te Kaiako.
● He maaraurau ki te MITA
Te Tono:
Tonoa ngaa pepa tono, too CV me te reta uhi ki a Philippa Kaisser ki
[email protected].
Te Rangi Kati: Wenerei 15 o Kohitatea 2025.
Hono mai ki a maatou e whakahaumako nei i ngaa wheako maatauranga moo taa maatou
hapori. Nau mai, piki mai, TONO MAI!

Applications to include a cover letter, CV and the completed application form to Philippa Kaisser, Principal's EA at Papakura High School - email [email protected]

Applications close Wednesday 15 January at 3pm

Teacher of Social Studies (readvertised)

We are looking for a full-time, permanent teacher of Social Sciences to join our culturally vibrant Social Science department. Please state senior subject strengths.

To commence on 28 January or as soon as possible thereafter.

Previous applicants need not reappply.

Experience working in a high equity index kura or similar environment would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will have:

* A genuine passion for teaching in a growing kura with a high proportion of Māori and Pasifika students (75%)
* High expectations of students and self
* A genuine commitment to raising student expectations and achievement
* A high level of digital competency
* The ability and willingness to teach collaboratively in a culturally vibrant environment and adapt or facilitate changes in teaching and learning methods

You will also have the opportunity to engage in project-based learning that is responsive to the interests and career aspirations of our tauira.

Current New Zealand teacher registration and certification would be an advantage but is not a prerequisite for applicants. However, the successful applicant will need to obtain this before commencing.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $62k to $100k, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

Applications, to include a cover letter, CV and the completed application form, to Philippa Kaisser, Principal's EAat [email protected]

Applications close Friday 10 January at 3pm

Teacher of English, full time, permanent (two positions available) (readvertised)

Previous applicants need not reapply

We are looking for two full time, permanent teachers of English to join our culturally vibrant department, commencing on Tuesday 28 January 2025.

Experience working in a high equity index kura or similar environment would be an advantage. Please state previous experience, if applicable.

The successful applicant will have:

* A genuine passion for teaching in a growing kura with a high proportion of Māori and Pasifika students (75%).

* High expectations of students and self

* A genuine commitment to raising student expectations and achievement

* A high level of digital competency

* The willingness and ability to teach collaboratively in a culturally vibrant environment and adapt to or facilitate changes in teaching and learning methods.

You will also have the opportunity to engage in project based learning that puts our students at the heart of all that we do.

A Kaiārahi/Dean position may be available for a suitably experienced candidate. Please state previous experience in this or similar roles, if applicable.

Applications, to include a cover letter, CV and the completed application form, to Philippa Kaisser, Principal's EA by 3pm on Friday 20 December

Application form (to be included in the application)

Teacher in Charge of ESOL, full time, permanent. 1MU & 1MMA

We are seeking a full time, permanent Teacher in Charge of ESOL to lead and grow the department. To start Tuesday 28 January 2025.

This position comes with one management unit (1MU) and one middle management allowance (1MMA).

We are a culturally vibrant kura with an increasing roll. We have a high proportion of Māori and Pasifika students (75%) and a genuine passion for teaching in this environment is a requirement. We have rapidly increasing numbers of students with English as a second language.

The successful applicant will have proven experience in working in a high equity index school or similar environment. Previous experience leading in a secondary context would be an advantage but is not a prerequisite for the position.

You will also have high expectations of self and students and a genuine commitment to raising student achievement. A willingness and ability to teach in a culturally diverse kura and adapt to or facilitate changes in teaching and learning methods is essential. A high level of digital competency is a necessity for the position.

You will have the opportunity to engage in project based learning that puts our students at the heart of all that we do.

For the right applicant, there may be the opportunity to take on a Kaiārahi (Dean) role in the school or other responsibilities. Please state previous experience in a pastoral care role or similar, if applicable.

Applications, to include a cover letter, CV and the completed application form, to Philippa Kaisser, Principal's EA

Application form (to be included in the application)

Relief Teachers

We are looking for qualified teachers to join our pool of day-to-day relief teachers to start immediately, all subjects.

Previous experience working in a low decile school or kura an advantage but not a prerequisite.

Must be available at short notice and readily able to be contacted by phone.

If you are interested in relieving at our culturally vibrant school, please contact Chris Matthews, Tumuaki Tuarua (DP) at [email protected] or call the school on 09 296 4400

Casual Cleaning Staff wanted for three hours per day to work at Papakura High School.

For more information, please contact Tash on 020 409 64745

There are currently no open positions.