Job Vacancies

We welcome enquiries from teaching and administration staff seeking a position at Te Kura Tuarua o Te Kauaeranga / Thames High School. As positions become available, they will be listed below with the position and requirements.

See below for our current vacancies.

Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo a Police Vet once every three years. Applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa and a clean driver’s licence is required.

For all applications, please submit a cover letter, CV, and application form (please download a copy for completion below) and submit by the closing date to Tracey Reed, PA to the Principal email: traceyreed@thameshigh.school.nz

Current Vacancies

Kaiako / Teacher of Science
Full-time, Permanent

Te Kura Tuarua o Te Kauaeranga | Thames High School invites applications for a kaiako / teacher of science, with the ability to teach senior biology and/or horticulture, an advantage. Please state other teaching subjects you are qualified to teach; the ability to teach a range of subjects can be an advantage. We welcome inquiries about this role.

Our collegial staff and well-resourced departments work collaboratively to support every student in reaching their potential.  We are committed to equity and excellence for all and have a strong focus on cultural responsiveness and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Co-curricular involvement is encouraged and will be viewed as an advantage.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and beginning teachers, who will be well supported through our excellent PCT programme.

Start date: 28 January 2026 or by negotiation.
Please note that the start date is flexible and may be adjusted depending on visa processing times, where applicable.

Closing date: 6 August 2025 (4.00 pm)

Education Gazette reference #:  1HAoET

Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will depend on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.  Individuals’ actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

Click the links for:
Role Description – Classroom Teacher
Teaching position application form