Physical education teacher Y11–13

Vanguard Military School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Auckland is seeking a fully registered teacher for health and physical education for Years 11-13. The school offers a professional working environment, emphasizes academic excellence, and maintains small class sizes. Candidates must have teaching experience with NCEA and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This is an opportunity to join a well-organized environment committed to student success.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Has good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Desire to teach in a structured and disciplined environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach health and physical education to Y11-13.
• Possibility of teaching additional subjects.

Skills

Experience teaching NCEA Levels 1-3

Proven leadership ability

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Fully registered teacher

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
Health and physical education

Vanguard Military School is a highly regarded special character, senior secondary school based in Albany on the North Shore. The school has an approximate roll of 200 students with an outstanding attendance and academic achievement record.

Here at Vanguard, we offer more that a job: we provide an opportunity to be part of a collegial and professional working environment that has high expectations and academic excellence. Our small class sizes allow for focused learning and professionalised student attention.

If you are eager to teach in a school where the systems are finely tuned for effective student management and where every day offers an optimal classroom environment for teaching and learning, then this position is tailor-made for you.

We are seeking an experienced, fully registered teacher to join our physical education department, teaching Y11–13. There is also the possibility of teaching additional subjects along with physical education.

The position requires a teacher with the following skills:

• Experience teaching NCEA Levels 1-3
• A fully registered teacher
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand
• Proven leadership ability in both subject and pastoral care
• Has good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills
• Want to teach in a structured, disciplined, respectful and well organised environment.

If you are looking for a school that provides a collegial working environment, high expectations for all, academic success, small class sizes and where a student code of conduct must be adhered to at all times, then this would be the position for you.

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Position to commence: Term 1 - 22 January 2026

How to apply

Please complete the included Teacher Application Form and email it along with your CV, cover letter and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
8 Rothwell Avenue, Rosedale, Auckland