Vacancies

20 March 2023

Cross-curricular literacy and numeracy specialists (x2)

We are looking for two cross-curricula specialists with strengths in teaching literacy and numeracy to teach students across different year levels in different subject areas.

Part of contact time each week is used to introduce students to a variety of trades, occupations and/or professions not connected to curriculum subjects. All teaching staff are expected to contribute to this kaupapa.

The successful applicants will have a genuine commitment to raising student achievement and a genuine passion for teaching in a high equity index environment. Some experience of this or a similar environment is an advantage.

In addition, the successful applicants will have high expectations of students as well as the ability and willingness to facilitate or adapt to changes in teaching and learning methods, work collaboratively in a team and keep current with the latest information technology.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teacher Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $52k to $80k+, depending on applicants’ qualifications and experience. Individuals actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

Please state your teaching area strengths in your application.

These are fixed term positions as we are recruiting outside the GMFS.

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

Applications close Friday 31 March at 3pm


8 March 2023

Teacher of Visual Art - full time, fixed term

We are looking for a fixed term teacher of visual arts while the incumbent is on sabbatical leave.

To commence on Monday 24 April (or sooner by negotiation) and finish on Friday 15 December 2023.

The successful applicant will have a genuine commitment to raising student achievement and a genuine passion for teaching in a high equity index environment. Some experience of this or a similar environment is an advantage.

In addition, the successful applicant will have high expectations of students; the ability and willingness to facilitate or adapt to changes in teaching and learning methods; work collaboratively in a team and keep current with the latest information technology.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teacher Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $52k to $80k+, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

Please state your strengths in which teaching area/s in your application.

Applications, to include a cover letter, cv and the application form to Philippa Kaisser, Principals PA, at [email protected]

Applications close Friday 24 March at 3pm


2 March 2023

Deputy Principal - Student Engagement and Human Resources

6MUs + 1SMA

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone who is looking to be a part of taking a vibrant, growing, multi-cultural school to the next level. The position would be ideal for someone looking to further their career in education.

The ideal applicant will have a passion for working with young people from diverse backgrounds in a high equity index school and have proven leadership experience. You will be able to show how you have led projects in your current context that have improved students’ engagement in learning. Experience in leading staff is also a prerequisite. 

Papakura High School is a multi-cultural school with a student population that is predominantly Māori and Pasifika. Applicants must show a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and knowledge of Te Reo me ōna Tikanga Māori would be an advantage.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teacher Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $52k to $80k+, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

Please contact Philippa Kaisser, Executive Officer, [email protected] for an application pack and/or to organise a school visit.

Applications close at 5 pm on 24 March 2023 and interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on 31 March 2023.

To commence start of Term 2 or by negotiation.


2 March 2023

HOD English, full time, permanent. 3MUs, 1MMA

Are you a passionate and creative educator who is excited by change and the learning area of English? If so, we are looking for an enthusiastic Head of English to lead our culturally vibrant kura as we implement contextualised courses that run across Semesters.Additionally, as a key member of our staff you will have opportunities to be a part of innovative, project based learning that places students at the centre of all we do.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced teacher of English and Literacy to take on this role at an exciting time in our school’s development.

To start Monday 24 April or by negotiation.

This is a full time, permanent position and would suit someone who is passionate about raising the expectations and achievement of students in a high equity index kura.

Experience of this or a similar environment would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will possess the ability and willingness to lead a diverse and enthusiastic team in a culturally rich environment which is predominantly Māori and Pasifika and teach cross curricular.

The ability and willingness to adapt to or facilitate changes in teaching and learning methods is a prerequisite for the position.

The position comes with  three management units (3MUs) and one middle management allowance (1MMA).

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 $52k to $80k+, 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, Principals EA, at [email protected].

Applications close Friday 24 March at 3pm.


8 February 2023

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 Anusha Soupen, Tumuaki Tuarua (DP) at [email protected] or call the school on 09 296 4400


There are currently no open positions.