Teacher of Physical Education

Ashburton College; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashburton College in Mid Canterbury is seeking a passionate and future-focused Certificated teacher to join our Health and Physical Education faculty. The successful applicant will deliver a curriculum that develops 21st Century capabilities and collaborate on cross-curricular programmes.

Knowledge and experience of teaching NCEA is essential; outdoor education would be an advantage. Start date is at the start of Term 1 2027 (28 January 2027).

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge and experience teaching NCEA.
• Outdoor education experience is advantageous.
• Please state any supporting subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Health and Physical Education to secondary students (Years 7–15).
• Collaborate with staff to develop cross-curricular programmes.
• Support diverse learners and culturally responsive practices.

Skills

NCEA teaching

Outdoor education

Cross-curricular planning

Collaborative teaching

HE/PE expertise

Education

NZ teaching certificate

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Health and physical education

To commence at the start of Term 1 2027 (28 January 2027).

Knowledge and experience of teaching NCEA is essential.

Outdoor education capabilities would be an advantage. Please state any supporting subjects.

We are seeking a passionate and future focused teacher to join our staff. The successful applicant will have the skill and enthusiasm to deliver a curriculum that develops 21 st Century capabilities with learners. They will be able to collaborate with other teachers in the development of cross-curricular programmes of learning that engage diverse learners.

Ashburton College caters for the majority of students in Mid Canterbury. We are a PB4L and Restorative Practices school and are currently working to enhance culturally responsive and relational practices. This is an exciting time to join the school and be a part of our diverse and vibrant College.

Set in the heart of Mid Canterbury, Ashburton is only an hour’s drive from the recreational hinterland of Mt Hutt ski field, lakes and mountains and from Christchurch city, while having its own vibrant community. With affordable housing and a wide variety of recreational opportunities, Mid Canterbury is a great place to live and work.