Health and PE specialist teacher

Otonga Road School; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant learning community is seeking an energetic health and physical education specialist to lead engaging and inclusive learning experiences. Responsibilities include teaching health & PE programmes, coordinating sports teams, and fostering a culture of wellbeing. Certification for teaching Years 1-8 is required. This role offers a full-time, fixed-term position starting January 27, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold a certification for primary and intermediate teaching.
• Experience in teaching Health and Physical Education.
• Ability to coordinate sports teams and events.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate health & PE programmes across the school.
• Plan and lead sports teams and inter-school competitions.
• Promote a culture of wellbeing and inclusivity.

Skills

Teaching Health & PE

Sports Coordination

Teamwork Promotion

Inclusivity

Education

Certificated teacher (Years 1–8)

Job description

Overview

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2026, End Date: 11/12/2026 (Special project)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
2 FTUs

Are you passionate about inspiring young learners to be active, healthy, and confident? Otonga School is seeking an energetic health and physical education specialist and sports coordinator to lead our students in engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate health & PE programmes across the school.
• Plan and lead sports teams, inter-school competitions, and school-wide events.
• Promote a culture of wellbeing, teamwork, and inclusivity for all students.
• Maintain and develop resources and facilities for PE and sport.

About Otonga School / Our approach

Otonga School is a vibrant learning community where children are at the heart of everything we do. Our students are motivated, respectful, and supported to grow through rich, engaging learning experiences.

We recognise that every learner comes with their own passions, strengths, questions, and needs. That’s why our teaching approach focuses on educating the whole child, supporting both their learning growth and personal development.

Our kura is grounded in the values of Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga, Manawanui, and Whanaungatanga. We foster dispositions that matter for life - being Curious, Collaborative, Creative, and Critical Thinkers.

Foundational skills in literacy and numeracy remain a strong priority. Tamariki receive explicit, teacher-directed instruction in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, carefully tailored to their individual learning needs. At the same time, we provide opportunities for child-directed learning, where students can explore their passions, questions, and ideas in meaningful and authentic ways.

This balance ensures our students are both equipped with the skills they need and empowered to take ownership of their learning journey.

Qualifications

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Subjects: English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

2 FTUs

Application

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