Cashmere High School · Canterbury
2 Science Teachers
SecondaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Covering maternity leave and staff released)Beginning teachers welcome
Cashmere High School in Canterbury seeks two full-time science teachers for fixed-term positions from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, covering maternity leave and staff release. The roles are open to beginning teachers and suit New Zealand Registered Teachers able to teach science, with senior chemistry, physics or earth and space science experience advantageous. Applicants should state senior and supporting subjects.
- Two full-time fixed-term positions
- Years 7–15 secondary school
- Senior chemistry, physics or earth science
- Applications close 8 October 2026
Closes in 9 days
Applications close 8 Oct 2026, 3pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Two full-time science teaching positions are available at Cashmere High School for Years 7–15 in 2027. These fixed-term roles run from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, covering maternity leave and staff release. Include your senior and supporting subjects in your application; experience with senior chemistry, physics, or earth and space science is useful.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand Registered Teacher
- Experience teaching senior chemistry, physics, or earth and space science
- Ability to create inclusive learning environments
- Contribution to a welcoming school culture
- Active involvement in co-curricular activities
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning
About the school
Cashmere High School is a state co-educational secondary school in Canterbury with about 2,400 students. It is a wharekura focused on citizenship, opportunity, vibrancy, and excellence, with a supportive and collaborative staff environment.
How to apply
Apply online through the school’s vacancy link with a CV and cover letter addressed to the principal; email applications are not accepted. Applications close at 3pm on Thursday 8 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
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Subjects
- Science
- Listed
- 25 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Cashmere High School is a vibrant, state co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 2,400 students. We are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters citizenship, opportunities, vibrancy, and excellence – our COVE values. We are…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 2,454
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 172 Rose Street, Somerfield, Christchurch
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