Teacher of physical education

Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local high school in Wellington is seeking a qualified physical education teacher to join its health and physical education faculty. This full-time, permanent position requires experience in teaching physical education. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to teach outdoor education and contribute to an inclusive environment for students.

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified and experienced teacher of physical education.
• Experience in teaching outdoor education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Skills

Experience in teaching physical education

Ability to teach outdoor education

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Overview

Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre Wellington

Full time, Permanent

Role

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

Overview

At the core of Te Kura Tuarua o Taraika ki Pukeahu (WHS) are whānau, excellence, respect and ora. Applicants will be committed to continuing the prioritisation of Mātauranga Māori and joining our kura on its journey to being bicultural. We are a coeducational non-uniform school located on Pukeahu. We have a growing relationship with Te Atiawa which supports our kura’s access to the wider community of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and its potential local curriculum.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced teacher of physical education to join our health and physical education faculty for the start of term 1, 2026. The ability to teach outdoor education would be an advantage. This is a permanent, full-time position.

The successful applicant will be an experienced practitioner who is able to work with and support our students, contributing to the development of an inclusive and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Be an experienced practitioner who is able to work with and support our students, contributing to the development of an inclusive and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified and experienced teacher of physical education.
• The ability to teach outdoor education would be an advantage.

How to apply

Applications for this post will only be accepted through the vacancy link.

Contact / Location

Physical address: Wellington Street, Taranaki Street, Wellington

Postal Address: PO Box 4035, Wellington, 6140