Rangi Ruru Girls' School · Canterbury
Head of Learning Area – Physical Education and Health
SecondaryFull-time, PermanentLeadership units
Rangi Ruru Girls’ School in Canterbury is seeking a full-time, permanent Head of Learning Area for Physical Education and Health across Years 7–15. The role provides department leadership, curriculum oversight, staff development and support for student achievement, and includes 2 Management Units and 3 periods of time allowance. It may also include a fixed-term junior PE leadership position in 2027.
- Physical Education and Health leadership
- Secondary years 7–15
- 2 Management Units and 3 periods
- Possible additional junior PE role in 2027
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Full-time permanent leadership role for Physical Education and Health across Years 7–15 at a girls’ secondary school. The role leads the learning area, supports curriculum, assessment, staff development and student achievement, and includes 2 Management Units and three periods of time allowance. It may also include a fixed-term Head of Junior Physical Education role in 2027, with an additional Management Unit and two periods of time allowance.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand-qualified and registered teacher
- Experienced, effective classroom practitioner
- Physical Education, health and student wellbeing expertise
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Able to build a collaborative department culture
- Innovative, reflective and future-focused practice
About the school
Rangi Ruru Girls’ School is a Years 7–15 secondary school and wharekura in Canterbury. It aims to help girls develop their potential through a broad range of quality learning experiences.
How to apply
Apply through the provided link with a CV and cover letter. Applications close on 20 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Health and physical education
- Allowances
- 2 Management Units (MU) and 3 periods of time allowance.
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“At Rangi Ruru Girls' School, we are committed to inspiring, challenging and empowering girls to release their potential through a diverse range of quality experiences. We are seeking an outstanding and visionary educator to lead our physical education and health…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- Private : Fully Registered
- Students
- 704
- Gender
- Girls School
- Address
- 59 Hewitts Road, Merivale, Christchurch
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