Matamata College · Waikato
Teacher of Science (Chemistry)
Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 01/08/2027 (Parental leave)
Matamata College in Waikato seeks a full-time science teacher with chemistry expertise, including the ability to teach Level 3. This fixed-term parental-leave position runs from 28 January to 1 August 2027 and suits an experienced teacher familiar with the New Zealand secondary curriculum; applicants should include any supporting subjects.
- Chemistry teaching through Level 3
- Years 9–13 secondary school
- Full-time parental-leave position
- Start date: 28 January 2027
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 29 Sept 2026, 3pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 1 Aug 2027
- Subjects
- Science
- Listed
- 14 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Matamata College is a Year 9 to 13 state secondary school in Matamata, Waikato. We have a proud history of student achievement since 1918. Our school is at the hub of our local community which is as rich in history…”
The school
Matamata College
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 824
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Firth Street, Matamata