Chapel Downs Junior College (Proposed opening date: 2027-01-01) · Auckland
Health & PE Teacher
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
Chapel Downs Junior College, a proposed South Auckland school opening in 2027, is seeking a full-time permanent Health and Physical Education teacher. The role involves teaching early adolescents through movement, sport, practical activities, and health and wellbeing learning, while helping shape programmes and school culture. The start date is not stated, and the position is open to applicants with relevant experience.
- Proposed opening date: January 2027
- Years 7–15 secondary setting
- Health and Physical Education teaching
- Full-time permanent position
Closes 27 Nov 2026
Applications close 27 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent Health and Physical Education teaching role for students in Years 7–15 at a new junior college in South Auckland. You will teach movement, sport, games and wellbeing through practical programmes, while helping develop the school’s culture and connected learning across teams. The school is due to open in 2027; the start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Health and Physical Education teaching experience
- Ability to develop practical programmes for early adolescents
- Inclusive teaching for students with varied abilities and confidence
- Skills in building teamwork, resilience and sportsmanship
- Understanding of wellbeing and healthy relationships
- Willingness to help shape a developing school
About the school
Chapel Downs Junior College is a proposed new secondary wharekura in South Auckland, serving Years 7–15. It is being established around movement, wellbeing, teamwork and students’ personal growth.
How to apply
Email a CV, cover letter and details for two referees. Applications close on 27 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Health and physical education
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We’re looking for an enthusiastic and engaging Health & Physical Education teacher to join our team as we establish a new junior college in South Auckland. This is an opportunity to help shape a learning environment where movement, wellbeing, teamwork…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 170 Dawson Road, Flat Bush, Auckland
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