Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School · Canterbury
Leader of Sport and Physical Education
PrimaryFull-time, PermanentLeadership units
Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School in Canterbury is seeking a full-time, permanent teaching leader for sport, physical education and EOTC across Years 1–8. The role includes developing sports programmes, coordinating events and resources, supporting coaches and student leaders, and helping implement the Health and PE curriculum; Management Units will be negotiated according to experience and responsibilities.
- Full-time permanent teaching position
- Covers Years 1–8
- Leads sport and EOTC programmes
- Management Units negotiated
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent teaching role leading sport and Education Outside the Classroom programmes across Years 1–8. The role covers sports strategy, participation, coaching support, tournaments, equipment, facilities, budgeting and community partnerships, alongside implementing the updated Health and PE curriculum with the Senior Leadership Team. Management Units are available and will be negotiated according to experience and leadership responsibilities.
What they’re looking for
- Experience in sports administration, coaching or physical education leadership
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Initiative and energy to increase participation
- Ability to engage students across different ability levels
- Commitment to the school’s values and inclusive ethos
About the school
Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School is a Canterbury primary and intermediate school for Years 1–8. The school is undergoing change and describes itself as inclusive, with connections to local sports organisations and its wider whānau community.
How to apply
Send a CV, cover letter and three professional referees to the principal through the school’s advertised application email. Applications close on 20 November 2026; applications may be reviewed and interviews held earlier.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- Management Units (MU) are available for this position and will be negotiated with the successful applicant based on experience and leadership responsibilities.
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you an energetic, self-driven, and forward-thinking leader ready to transform our school’s sporting culture? Opportunities like this rarely become available. We are navigating an exciting time of change across our school, and we are searching for an enthusiastic and…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 284
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 40 Kirk Road, Templeton, Christchurch
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