Health and Physical Education Teacher, Permanent, Full-time

Wellington College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington College in Wellington invites applications for a Health and Physical Education Teacher. This permanent, full-time role for secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura involves delivering modern health and physical education programmes and engaging learners across a dynamic curriculum.

Start date 28 January 2027. The base salary range from 66,999 to 107,886 NZD under the STCA; successful applicants contribute to co-curricular activities and the college's inclusive, culturally responsive

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher (registered) for secondary, Years 7–15 / wharekura.
• Specialist health and physical education teaching knowledge.
• Ability to deliver forward-looking learning programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging health and physical education lessons across the secondary range.
• Contribute to the extensive co-curricular programme.
• Support Wellington College's inclusive and culturally responsive approach to learning.

Skills

Health and physical education

Education

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura

Certificated teacher

Job description

Health and Physical Education Teacher, Permanent, Full-time

Full time, Permanent

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

Health and physical education

This position is to start at the beginning of Term 1, 2027.

The Wellington College Health and Physical Education department is dynamic and innovative, with a focus on striving for educational excellence. As a valued member of our team, you will shape and deliver forward-thinking learning programmes designed to inspire and empower our rangatahi.

Our curriculum is at the cutting edge. We foster holistic wellbeing, movement, and critical thinking. Health and Physical Education enjoys growing subject numbers, a powerful presence across the school, and within our local community.

We provide state-of-the-art facilities equipped to support high-impact, modern pedagogy. The Health and Physical Education department is collaborative and progressive and celebrates both tradition and innovation.

Wellington College is committed to a culturally responsive and inclusive approach to learning, teaching and leadership.

Successful applicants would be expected to participate in the extensive co-curricular programme of the college.

We look forward to hearing how you could add value to our team.

Start date: 28 January 2027

Suitable for a first-year teacher.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement (STCA). The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $66,999 to $107,886 depending on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. An individual’s actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment

Darrell Harvey (he/him),Associate Headmaster