Mercury Bay Area School · Waikato
Teacher of Physical Education, Health and/or Outdoor Education
Area schoolPart-time (0.6 FTTE), Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)Beginning teachers welcome
Mercury Bay Area School in Whitianga, Waikato, seeks a part-time teacher for a 0.6 FTTE fixed-term role from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. Teaching may include physical education, health and/or outdoor education across the middle and senior years of this Years 1–15 area school. Beginning teachers may apply; EOTC involvement and commitment to mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori are valued.
- 0.6 FTTE fixed-term position
- Physical education, health and outdoor education
- Middle and senior years
- EOTC contribution beneficial
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 16 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Teach physical education, health and/or outdoor education across the middle and senior years at Years 1–15 Mercury Bay Area School. This is a part-time 0.6 FTTE fixed-term role from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, covering refreshment leave. The subject mix will reflect the successful applicant’s curriculum strengths and experience, with a possible contribution to education outside the classroom.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand registered teacher
- Strength in physical education, health or outdoor education
- Experience teaching middle or senior students
- Commitment to student achievement and wellbeing
- Willingness to support education outside the classroom
- Commitment to mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori
About the school
Mercury Bay Area School is New Zealand’s largest area school, in Whitianga on the eastern Coromandel coast. Its coastal setting provides access to land- and sea-based recreation and outdoor learning opportunities.
How to apply
Send the completed application form, CV and cover letter to the school through its advertised application channel. Include your curriculum strengths, teachable levels and relevant education outside the classroom experience; applications close 16 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Subjects
- Health and physical education
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and innovative teacher to join our friendly, well-resourced faculty for a 1-year, 0.6 FTTE fixed-term position, covering a teacher on refreshment leave. The teaching combination will include physical education, health and/or outdoor education, depending…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 862
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- South Highway, Whitianga
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