James Hargest College · Southland
HOD Health and PE
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
James Hargest College in Invercargill is seeking a full-time, permanent HOD Health and PE to lead its secondary department from January 2027. The role includes 2MU and 1MMA, curriculum design, leading change, NCEA Levels 2 and 3, culturally responsive practice, and contributing to the scholarship programme. Applicants must be NZ registered teachers with relevant leadership experience.
- Years 7–15 co-educational wharekura
- Start date: January 2027
- 2MU and 1MMA allowances
- Contribution to scholarship programme expected
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent Head of Health and Physical Education, leading the department at a Years 7–15 co-educational college. The role includes involvement in the scholarship programme and carries 2MU and 1MMA allowances. The position starts in January 2027.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand registered teacher
- Experience leading educational change
- Curriculum design experience
- NCEA Level 2 and 3 knowledge
- Culturally responsive teaching practice
- Experience supporting diverse learners
About the school
James Hargest College is a co-educational school in Invercargill with strong national results in academics, arts and sport. It describes its learning environment as supportive and well resourced.
How to apply
Send the vacancy application form, CV and cover letter by email to the principal. Applications close on 20 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Health and physical education
- Allowances
- 2MU and 1MMA
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“We seek an energetic and experienced educator to lead our high performing health and PE department, Students at our kura strive for academic success at the highest levels, including scholarship. Contribution to the scholarship programme is an expected part of…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,867
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 282 Layard Street, Invercargill
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