Whakatane High School · Bay of Plenty
PE, Health and OED Teacher
SecondaryFull-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)Beginning teachers welcome
Whakatāne High School is seeking a full-time PE, health and outdoor education teacher in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. This fixed-term role runs from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, covering maternity leave, and is open to beginning teachers. The successful applicant will support Māori student outcomes and contribute to co-curricular activities.
- Years 7–15 co-educational wharekura
- PE, health and outdoor education
- Full-time fixed-term maternity cover
- Culturally responsive practice required
Closes 3 Dec 2026
Applications close 3 Dec 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Full-time fixed-term teaching role from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, covering maternity leave. Teach outdoor education, physical education and health in a secondary co-educational school, with involvement in co-curricular activities. Beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- Qualified and adaptable teacher
- Experience teaching outdoor education, physical education and health
- Culturally responsive practice
- Experience improving outcomes for Māori students
- Willingness to contribute to co-curricular activities
About the school
Whakatāne High School is a co-educational Years 7–15 school with about 1,250 students in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. It has a strong history, community standing and a collaborative, caring department.
How to apply
Send your CV, completed application form and cover letter by email to the school administration team. Applications close 3 December 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Subjects
- Health and physical education
- Listed
- 5 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Whakātane High School is a co-educational school with approximately 1,250 students in the beautiful Eastern Bay of Plenty. The school is proud of its history and success and is well respected within the community. We are seeking an enthusiastic, qualified…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,205
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 56 Goulstone Road, Whakatane
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