Vacancies


2/7/2024

Teacher at Te Aoatea - Alternative Education provider

To commence Week 6, Term 3, Monday 26 August, or sooner by negotiation.

We are looking for an experienced, New Zealand registered teacher who has a passion for working with disadvantaged young people, for our small, well-supported Alternative Education unit. This caters for students who need more support to gain their full academic potential.

To commence as soon as possible by negotiation.

Knowledge of the New Zealand curriculum and in particular literacy and numeracy is essential. The position may suit a Primary trained teacher.

The ability to build positive relationships with rangatahi and their whānau is essential and knowledge of Tikanga and Te Ao Māori would be an advantage.

All queries and applications to include a cover letter, CV and the completed application form to Philippa Kaisser, Principal's EA, by 3pm on Friday 19 July.


1/7/2024

Teacher of Mathematics, full time, permanent, commencing as soon as possible by negotiation.

We are looking for a full time, permanent teacher of Mathematics with the ability to teach to senior levels. 

You will be joining a highly motivated department that is passionate about raising student achievement and has high expectations of both students and staff members. The successful applicant will be committed and have the willingness and ability to build genuine relationships with students, staff and whānau.

You will have the ability and willingness to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and the energy to implement the latest developments in teaching and learning methods, including confidence in the use of digital technology.

Experience in a high equity index school or similar multi-cultural environment would be an advantage as is a genuine belief that all students have the ability to excel in Mathematics. 

There may also be the opportunity for the right applicant to take on a Kaiārahi/Dean role as a member of our pastoral team. State your experience in this area in your application.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position are set by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $62K to $95K, depending on the applicant's qualifications and experience. Kaiarahi/deans also receive two management units to the value of $5K each Individual’s 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 19 July.




4 June 2024

24 May 2024

Exam Centre Manager (ECM)

We are seeking an ECM to run NCEA and NZ Scholarship examinations in 2024.

The smooth and successful running of an exam centre is important for all students participating in these examinations. 

The ECM must have a high level of digital literacy and experience with applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, with the capability to develop competence with new applications quickly.

The ECM must also have a high level of organisational skills with great attention to detail, strength in following processes precisely and confidence leading people of all ages.

The position requires you to complete an online training programme and attend a one-day training session with NZQA in August. The position requires you to complete a number of administrative tasks to plan and prepare for the exams. You must be available to work for the entire exam period (Tuesday 5 November to Friday 29 November).

The successful applicant will be required to return an acceptable Police Vetting check.

For any questions and to apply for the position, please contact Lisa Mortimer, [email protected] - applications must include a cover letter, CV and the completed application form


7 May 2024

Arts Coordinator / Careers admin assistant  (readvertised)

To start as soon as possible

Part time, (15 hours per week), term time only. Hours to be negotiated with the Head of Visual Arts and the Careers advisor.

We are looking for someone with administration skills to work across two areas of the school, in Art and Careers. You will be employed in a range of administrative tasks e.g. administration of events, such as expos, exhibitions, workshops, arts week, organising the careers library,  completing EOTC forms, organising schedules, advertising careers/arts events on social media and other tasks as required.

Hours are flexible and negotiable with the Heads of both departments, and the successful applicant may sometimes be required to work evenings at school events and during the school holidays to coordinate travel arrangements to a course or work experience etc.

A full license and access to a vehicle would be an advantage, as you may occasionally be required to take students to a course or interview.

The ability to work in a vibrant, multi-cultural environment with young people is essential.

Questions and applications, to include a cover letter, cv and the completed application form, to Philippa Kaisser, Principals EA


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.