Burnside High School · Canterbury
Teacher of Physical Education
Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 14/12/2027 (To cover for staff members with fixed term duties)Beginning teachers welcome
Burnside High School in Canterbury seeks a full-time Teacher of Physical Education for Years 7–15. This fixed-term role runs from 27 January to 14 December 2027, covering staff members with fixed-term duties, and involves teaching across several year levels. Beginning teachers may apply; culturally responsive practice and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi are required.
- Physical Education across Years 7–15
- Full-time fixed-term position
- 27 January–14 December 2027
- Open to beginning teachers
Closes in 20 days
Applications close 8 Oct 2026, 10am.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 27 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 14 Dec 2027
- Subjects
- Health and physical education
- Listed
- 15 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“This is an exciting opportunity to work at one of New Zealand's leading coeducational schools. Burnside High School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Physical Education to join our Physical Education Faculty. This is a full-time, fixed-term position…”
The school
Burnside High School
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 2,744
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 151 Greers Road, Burnside, Christchurch