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)

Sports Coordinator - 35 hours per week, term time only (will include some hours after school and possibly at the weekend)

We are looking for a permanent Sports Coordinator to support our new Director of Sport, commencing on Monday 17 February, or as soon as possible by negotiation. Your hours of work will be 35 per week, term time only. Hours of work to be negotiated with the Director of Sport but some of these hours will be after school hours and possibly at weekends.

You will be responsible for our school's competitive teams and their growth and development as well as promoting physical activity through sport within the school.

Your duties will include, but not be limited to:

Administration, Coach development, Teacher involvement (especially ‘new to country’ teachers & helping them assimilate to NZ and our students)
Project & Electives
Strength & Conditioning
Refereeing opportunities
Codes of conduct
Future Pathways for students involved in sports
Inter-Whānau competitions and running sports activations within the school

You are passionate about students and sport and will have some previous experience with either or both.

You will be able to build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including students, coaches and managers as well as those outside of school involved in school sports.

The successful applicant will be subject to a Police Vetting check which must return a satisfactory result.

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

Applications close: Monday 3 February at 3pm

Employment Pathways and Partnerships Coordinator, permanent, term time only

We are looking for a highly organised, flexible, multi-skilled person to join our team as an Employment Pathways and Partnerships Coordinator.

The successful applicant will be able to relate to a variety of stakeholders, including students, course providers, other staff at Papakura High School as well as employers/members of the local community.

The role will include but not be limited to:

Connecting and developing partnerships between business, teachers, whānau and students
Oversight of Gateway and Trades Academy and reporting as necessary
Organisation of student placements
Organisation of Gateway short courses (drivers licence, Forklift, First Aid, Work place safety etc.)
Organisation of STAR taster courses and reporting as necessary
Develop and maintain appropriate systems
Keep accurate records of student placement, attendance, achievement & and engagement
Follows school policy guidelines when working with students
Creation and oversight of ILP for Gateway students
Monitoring/meeting with students on MIT/Trades Courses
Arranging Learner Licence courses
Arranging EOTC and transport for students to their courses
Developing new, and maintaining existing partnerships (Pro-Jects, Gateway and Trades)
Work collaboratively with the wider Careers and Pro-Jects team, supporting employment pathways from Year 9 through to Year 13

To commence on Monday 17th February or as soon as possible thereafter, this position is full time during term time only, although you may be required to work a few hours in the school holidays if students are attending external courses during this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Police Vetting check which must return an acceptable result.

Applications to include a cover letter, cv and the completed application form to Philippa Kaisser, Principal's EA via email: [email protected]

Applications close Friday 31st January at 3pm

Teacher of Science (readvertised)

Due to a change in circumstances, Papakura High School is looking for a full time, permanent Teacher of Science to start as soon as possible by negotiation. Previous applicants need not reapply.

You will be joining a culturally vibrant department in a growing kura that puts our students at the heart of all that we do.

Please state which area/s of Senior Science you have previously taught, if applicable.

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

You 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.

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.

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

Applications close at 3pm on 30 January 2025.

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

Previous applicants need not reapply.

We are seeking a full time, permanent Teacher in Charge of ESOL to lead and grow the department. To start Tuesday 28 January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter by negotiation.

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. Applications close Friday 24 January 2025.

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.