Physical Education and Health Teacher

St Mary's College (Wellington); Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s College (Wellington) in Wellington seeks a dynamic Physical Education and Health teacher to join us from the start of 2027 for three terms. This is a full-time fixed-term position covering parental leave, for Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, with a certificated teacher.

The ideal candidate will bring passion for student engagement, sound pedagogy, and the ability to connect with a multicultural community while supporting the Catholic special character of the school.

Qualifications

• Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
• Sound classroom pedagogy and ability to connect with a multicultural student community
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic special character of the school

Responsibilities

• Teach health and physical education to secondary students (Years 7–15 / wharekura)
• Deliver dynamic lessons aligned with the NZ curriculum
• Support students to reach their full potential and foster inclusive learning environments

Job description

St Mary's College (Wellington) Wellington

Physical Education and Health Teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 01/02/2027, End Date: 24/09/2027 (Parental leave)

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

Health and physical education

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic physical education and health teacher to join us at the start of 2027, for three terms.

Situated in the heart of Wellington, St Mary’s College is known for its collaborative staff culture, and its track record of outstanding academic and sporting success.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with students at all levels and show commitment to supporting every student to reach their full potential. We are looking for someone with sound classroom pedagogy and the ability to connect with a multicultural student community.

This is a full time, fixed term position covering a staff member on parental leave. The start date is the beginning of the 2027 school year. We currently anticipate the permanent employee returning to work at the beginning of Term 4, 2027.

Please note that all staff appointed to St Mary’s College are expected to support the Catholic special character of the school.