Health and Physical Education Teacher

Hillcrest High School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest High School in New Zealand invites a Health and Physical Education Teacher to join a vibrant, collaborative faculty for a fixed-term, full-time role. Start Date: 15/03/2027; End Date: 10/12/2027 (Maternity leave cover).

The successful candidate will teach Health Education at both junior and senior levels and contribute to the Physical Education programme, helping students develop movement skills, confidence and lifelong wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Health Education at junior and senior levels.
• Demonstrates passion for Health as a subject and delivering engaging, relevant learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Health Education to junior and senior students.
• Contribute to the Physical Education programme and student wellbeing.
• Collaborate with health and PE faculty to develop engaging learning experiences.

Skills

Health Education

Team collaboration

Engaging teaching

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 15/03/2027, End Date: 10/12/2027 (Maternity leave cover)

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

Health and personal education

Hillcrest High School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Health and Physical Education Teacher to join our vibrant, collaborative and passionate faculty.

We are particularly interested in hearing from someone with experience teaching Health Education at both junior and senior levels, who has a genuine passion for Health as a subject and a commitment to delivering engaging, meaningful and relevant learning experiences.

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about Health Education and its role in helping young people develop critical thinking skills, explore important health issues, challenge perspectives and make informed decisions. A genuine interest in Health as a subject and a commitment to engaging students in learning that connects to their lives and the world around them is essential.

Alongside Health Education, the successful applicant will contribute to our Physical Education programme, supporting students to develop movement skills, confidence and an appreciation of the role physical activity plays in lifelong wellbeing.

You will be joining a vibrant and enthusiastic team that values collaboration, shared ideas and a genuine commitment to student learning. We are looking for someone who brings energy, initiative and a willingness to contribute to the ongoing development of Health and Physical Education within our faculty.