Science and Physical Education/Health Kaiako

Marian College; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Marian College in Canterbury, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced science and health/PE kaiako for a fixed-term 2027 school year. This full-time role covers Health and PE and Science for girls in Years 9–13, with a maximum roll of 430.

Applicants must be NZ registered teachers (full/provisional/LAT) and have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. The successful candidate will join a faith-centered, high-achieving school that values pastoral care, modern facilities, and a warm, family

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with full/provisional/LAT status and NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.
• Familiar with the NZ Curriculum.
• Willingness to support the school Catholic character and participate in school life.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science and Health/PE to girls in Years 9–13 as part of a fixed-term contract.
• actively contribute to the total life of Marian College and school community.

Skills

Science teaching

Physical Education

Health education

Education

NZ teaching registration (full/provisional/LAT)

Job description

About the role

Marian College is a Catholic state-integrated school for girls, Years 9 to 13, (maximum roll 430) in northeast Christchurch. We are a high-achieving school with a focus on faith, family, quality education and pastoral care. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic science and physical education/health kaiako for the 2027 school year.

Our well-resourced and unique school features modern facilities and dedicated teaching spaces.

We offer a positive staff culture and have a friendly, family atmosphere where teachers and students know each other well.

To be considered for this position applicants must be New Zealand registered teachers (full/provisional/LAT), fully conversant with theNZ Curriculumand have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.

The successful applicant for the position will be expected to recognise and respect the school's Catholic special character and be actively involved in the total life of the school in a manner which respects religious instruction given and religious observances practiced within the school.

Position Full-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)

Reason for fixed-term position To meet a short-term curriculum need.

Learning areas Health and PE, Science

Region Canterbury

Employer

Marian College