Samuel Marsden Collegiate School · Wellington
Head of Department – Physical Education & Health
Area schoolFull-time, PermanentLeadership units
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School in Wellington seeks a full-time, permanent Head of Department for Physical Education and Health. The role leads curriculum delivery across Years 7–13, supports colleagues and promotes participation, achievement and wellbeing. It suits a well-qualified, experienced teacher and starts at the beginning of Term 1, 2027, with two management units.
- Physical education and health leadership, Years 7–13
- Two management units included
- Full-time permanent position
- Starts Term 1, 2027
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
This permanent, full-time role leads physical education and health across Years 7–13, reporting to the deputy principal. The Head of Department will guide the department, support colleagues and promote student participation, achievement, wellbeing and growth. The position begins at the start of Term 1 2027 and includes two management units.
What they’re looking for
- Relevant qualifications and substantial teaching experience
- Strong physical education and health curriculum knowledge
- Ability to lead and support teaching colleagues
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
- Engaging and innovative approach to learning
- Commitment to student wellbeing and personal development
About the school
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is an independent school for girls from Year 1 to Year 13 in Wellington, with a history dating to 1878. It is faith-based, values-led and focused on community, high standards and hauora.
How to apply
Submit a covering letter, CV and details for two professional referees through the school's employment contact. Applications close on 20 November 2026, and applications may be reviewed before the closing date.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Health and physical education
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is widely regarded as one of Aotearoa’s leading independent schools for girls, from Year 1 to Year 13, with a proud history dating back to 1878. Marsden aspires to lay the foundation for lives of meaning…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- Private : Fully Registered
- Students
- 394
- Gender
- Girls School
- Address
- Marsden Avenue, Karori, Wellington
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