Vacancies
For 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. 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)
Teacher of Mathematics, full time, permanent (readvertised)
Previous applicants need not reapply
We are seeking a full time, permanent teacher of Mathematics to join our culturally vibrant kura, starting on Tuesday 28 January 2025.
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 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.
For the right applicant, there may be the opportunity to take over the 2TiC role in the department or a Kaiārahi/Dean position. 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 Wednesday 4 December
Application form (to be included in the application)
Teacher of English, full time, permanent (readvertised)
Previous applicants need not reapply
We are looking for a full time, permanent teacher 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 Wednesday 4 December
Application form (to be included in the application)
Teacher of Music, full time, permanent. To commence Tuesday 28 January 2025
We are looking for a New Zealand based, registered teacher of Music to join our Music department teaching students in Years 9 - 13.
Our music department is currently being refurbished and is a well resourced department consisting of two other full time teachers plus a number of itinerant teachers as required.
The successful applicant will have a passion for raising student achievement and high expectations of stuents and self. They will be keen to teach in a high equity index school and some experience of this or a similar environment is desirable, but not a prerequisite for the position.
They will also have the willingness and ability to keep up to date with the latest information technology and the flexibility to adapt to changing teaching and learning methods.
They will be able to work collaboratively in a team as well as individually.
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 Wednesday 4 December
Application form (to be included in the application)
Visual Art & Photography, full time, permanent (two positions available) (readvertised)
To start 28 January 2025.
We are seeking two enthusiastic and creative Visual Arts and/or Photography teachers for 2025 to teach years 9 - 13.
Please state previous experience, if applicable
Applicants will ideally have experience at all levels of NCEA and be comfortable with at least the basics of the Adobe suite, specifically Photoshop and Illustrator, as at least one of the positions will be teaching both junior and senior Art Design.
Successful applicants will have a genuine passion for art education and a commitment to a culturally responsive and relationship-based pedagogy is essential. They must have the skills and capabilities to build meaningful, positive relationships with students, staff and whānau. They will engage with the school’s culture and values and will have high expectations of raising student achievement. They will need to work effectively and efficiently in a culturally diverse school and community.
This is an exciting opportunity to teach in a well-resourced and supported teaching environment.
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 $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 by 3pm on Friday 29 November
Application form (to be included in the application)
Teacher in Charge of Business Studies, full time, permanent
MUs and MMAs to be negotiated depending on previous experience
To commence 28 January 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to lead our Business Studies programme.
This position offers an amazing opportunity for a passionate, highly motivated person to further develop the Business Studies area and the Young Enterprise programme by building on the work already done in building up the programme
The successful applicant will have a genuine commitment to raising student achievement and high expectations of students and self.
You will have the ability and willingness to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment and facilitate or adapt to the latest developments in teaching and learning methods.
Experience in a high equity index school or similar multi-cultural environment would be an advantage.
A Kaiārahi/Dean position may be available for a suitably experienced candidate.
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. 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] by 3pm on Friday 29 November
Deputy Principal/Tumuaki Tuarua full time, fixed term (Study leave position), Terms 2 and 3, 2025
6MUs
Papakura High School is seeking to appoint a fixed-term Deputy Principal (Curriculum Assessment and Reporting) for terms 2 and 3 in 2025 as cover for study leave.
This is an incredible opportunity for someone passionate about creating opportunities for students and raising student achievement. We have a rapidly growing roll and approximately 75% of students in our kura identify as Māori or Pasifika. At Papakura High School we celebrate the diversity of our students and staff.
The successful applicant will:
Have proven success as middle or senior leader in a school in New Zealand
Have excellent communication and organisational skills
Have high expectations of students, staff and self
Have a genuine commitment to raising student achievement
Have the ability and willingness to work well individually and as part of a team
Be willing to adapt to changes in teaching and learning methods in an environment that puts the student at the heart of everything we do
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)
Applications close 3pm Monday 4 November
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