Matamata College · Waikato
Teacher of Health and Physical Education
SecondaryFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Matamata College is seeking a full-time, permanent Health and Physical Education teacher in Matamata, Waikato, starting 28 January 2027. The role involves teaching across junior and senior programmes in a Year 9–13 secondary school, and suits an experienced, culturally responsive teacher or a beginning teacher with potential to develop across both areas.
- Health and Physical Education teaching
- Junior and senior programmes
- Starts 28 January 2027
- Full-time permanent position
Closes in 12 days
Applications close 17 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent Health and Physical Education teaching across Years 9–13 at Matamata College. The role includes junior and senior programmes, with support for developing expertise across both levels where needed. The position begins on 28 January 2027, and beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- Experience teaching Health and Physical Education
- Ability to teach junior and senior programmes
- Culturally responsive practice
- Learning focused on Hauora and lifelong wellbeing
- Positive environments supporting student confidence and resilience
- Additional teaching subjects and areas of expertise
About the school
Matamata College is a state secondary school in Matamata, Waikato, with a history of student achievement dating back to 1918. The school serves a diverse community with a strong rural base and relationships with Ngāti Hinerangi, Ngāti Hauā and Raukawa.
How to apply
Send a CV and cover letter by email to the principal. Applications close on 17 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Health and physical education
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Matamata College is a Year 9-13 state secondary school in Matamata, Waikato. We have a proud history of student achievement since 1918. Our school is at the hub of our local community which is as rich in history as it…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 800
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Firth Street, Matamata
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