Physical Education, Outdoor Education & Health Teacher

School Jobs NZ; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaborative teaching environment

Vibrant school community

Job summary

Cashmere High School in Christchurch is seeking a passionate teacher to join our high-performing team in Physical Education, Outdoor Education and Health. This full-time, fixed-term role for 2027 welcomes beginning teachers to apply.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and learning, foster a positive environment, and contribute to our vibrant school community committed to excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular programme.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will inspire students to strive for excellence.
• Deliver a high-quality teaching and learning programme.
• Collaborate with Physical Education, Outdoor Education and Health staff.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Co-curricular participation

Professional learning

Education

NZ Registered Teacher

Job description

Cashmere High School is a vibrant, state co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 2400 students. We are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters citizenship, opportunities, vibrancy, andexcellence - ourCOVE values.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated specialist to teach in our high-performing, collaborative team of Physical Education, Outdoor Education and Health staff.

The successful candidate will inspire students to strive for excellence and will be committed to delivering a high-quality teaching and learning programme.

This is a full-time, fixed term position for the 2027 academic year. Beginning teachers can apply.

About you:

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular programme
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
• Opportunities for professional learning and development.
• A vibrant school community committed to excellence and innovation.

Position description is available below.

Closing Date: Thursday 24th September 2026 - 3pm