Taumarunui High School · Manawatu/Whanganui
Teacher or Tutor for Alternative Education
SecondaryFull-time, Fixed-term (27 Jan to 16 Dec 2027)Beginning teachers welcomeLeadership unitsHousing or relocation help
Taumarunui High School is seeking a full-time teacher or tutor for alternative education across Years 7–15 and wharekura. This fixed-term position runs from 27 January to 16 December 2027 and may suit experienced or beginning teachers. Management Units may be available by negotiation, and some school housing can be provided if needed.
- Alternative education teaching or tutoring role
- Secondary and wharekura setting
- Management Units negotiable by experience
- Some school housing available
Closes in 4 days
Applications close 9 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Teach or tutor in the school’s alternative education provision. This is a full-time, fixed-term position from 27 January to 16 December 2027, with Management Units available by negotiation. Beginning teachers may apply, and school housing may be available.
What they’re looking for
- Teaching experience preferred
- Beginning teachers considered
- Ability to work with smaller classes
- Collaborative teaching approaches
- Structured learning approaches
- Strong student relationships
About the school
Taumarunui High School is a small-town secondary school in Taumarunui, with a close-knit staff, smaller classes and a warm, inclusive environment. It is strengthening its links with the community and supports professional growth through collaborative and structured teaching approaches.
How to apply
Email your current CV to the school office to request an application pack or submit an expression of interest, stating the position in the subject line. Applications close on 9 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 27 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 16 Dec 2027
- Allowances
- Management Units (MUs) are available (by negotiation depending on experience).
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Taumarunui is a friendly, welcoming district known for its relaxed lifestyle, beautiful natural surroundings, and a strong sense of community. Set amongst rolling hills and on the stunning upper Whanganui River, Taumarunui is a small town but with all the…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 287
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 202 Golf Road, Taumarunui
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