Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College · Canterbury
Science Teacher - Chemistry
SecondaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Study leave cover)Beginning teachers welcome
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College in Ōtautahi seeks a full-time, fixed-term science teacher for study-leave cover from 27 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. The role suits a New Zealand registered teacher familiar with the curriculum who can build strong relationships; teaching chemistry across all levels is an advantage, and beginning teachers may apply.
- Science teaching role in Ōtautahi
- Full-time study-leave cover
- 27 January 2027 to 27 January 2028
- Chemistry teaching across all levels advantageous
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 12 Oct 2026, 9am.
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About the role
Teach science in a full-time, fixed-term position covering study leave from 27 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. Chemistry teaching across all secondary levels would be an advantage. Beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand registration and certification
- Familiarity with the New Zealand Curriculum
- Chemistry teaching across secondary levels
- Positive relationships with ākonga, whānau and staff
- Commitment to improving teaching practice
- Innovative, future-focused approach
About the school
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa – Hagley College is a secondary school serving adolescent and adult learners in Ōtautahi. It has a diverse community and focuses on culturally responsive practice and partnership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
How to apply
Applications close on 12 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 27 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Subjects
- Science
- Listed
- 24 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Our school Ka puāwai te koru, ka puāwai te tangata. As the koru unfurls, so too does the person. Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College is a vibrant secondary school that plays an important role in the education…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,996
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 510 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch Central, Christchurch
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