Job Vacancies

Biology kaiako/teacher (2025)
Fixed Term, Full-time
(Cover for refreshment Leave)

Te Kura Tuarua o Te Kauaeranga/Thames High School invites applications for a fixed-term position in the science department, commencing in term 1, 2025. The role involves teaching Level 2 and Level 3 NCEA biology and general science from Year 9 to Year 11 and other subject(s) that the candidate may teach. Please state teaching subjects.

Our collegial, well-resourced department works collaboratively and aims to allow every student to realise their potential.

We are open to applicants from experienced and beginning teachers, who can take advantage of our excellent PCT programme.

Start date:  28 January 2025
End date: 27 January 2026

Please send your cover letter, CV, and teaching application form to the Principal’s PA email traceyreed@thameshigh.school.nz

Applications close: 11 October 2024 (4.00 pm)

Education Gazette reference #:1HAiq7

Applicants must be NZ registered teachers, residing in New Zealand.

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THS Teaching position application form
Role Description – Classroom Teacher

Head of health and physical education
Permanent, Full-time
2MU + 1MMA

Te Kura Tuarua o Te Kauaeranga/Thames High School invites applications for Head of Health & Physical Education.

This position is a great opportunity to strengthen your curriculum leadership as you will lead a team of 3 to 4 teachers in a medium-sized school.

We are seeking an inspiring, collaborative student-focused leader with an awareness of current culturally responsive education practice, who enjoys fostering positive relationships and develops staff and taiohi/young people to reach their true potential.  We have a very supportive staff and working environment.   Please state other teaching subjects.

The ability to teach up to NCEA Level 3 Health, and Physical Education and/or Outdoor Education is encouraged and an advantage.

Co-curricular involvement is encouraged and an advantage.

Could also be a Kaiako / teacher of Health and Physical Education, depending on the level of experience.  Refer to vacancy for Kaiako / teacher of Health and Physical Education reference # ……….

Our priority is to ensure equity and excellence for all, and we have a strong commitment to cultural responsiveness and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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.

Please send your cover letter, CV, and teaching application form to the Principal’s PA email traceyreed@thameshigh.school.nz

Applications close: 14 October 2024 (4.00 pm)

Education Gazette reference #: 1HAixL

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Leadership_Teaching_Application_Form
Role Description – Head of Department

Kaiako / teacher of health and physical education
Permanent, Full-time

Te Kura Tuarua o Te Kauaeranga/Thames High School invites applications for a kaiako / teacher of health and physical education.  Please state other teaching subjects, as a broad range of subjects may be an advantage.

Our collegial, well-resourced department works collaboratively and aims to allow every student to realise their potential.  We have a very supportive staff and well-resourced environment.  Co-curricular involvement is encouraged and an advantage.

We are open to applicants from experienced teachers and beginning teachers, who can take advantage of our excellent PCT programme.

This vacancy could also be Head of health and physical education, depending on the level of experience.  Refer to middle leadership position, vacancy reference #: 1HAixL

Our priority is to ensure equity and excellence for all, and we have a strong commitment to cultural responsiveness and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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.

Please send your cover letter, CV, and teaching application form to the Principal’s PA email traceyreed@thameshigh.school.nz

Applications close: 14 October 2024 (4.00 pm)

Education Gazette reference #: 1HAixQ

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

Kaiako / teacher of technology and/or mathematics
Permanent, Full-time

Te Kura Tuarua o Te Kauaeranga/Thames High School invites applications for a kaiako / teacher of technology and/or mathematics.  The role involves teaching food technology, and/or fabric & design and/or junior maths Years 9-11 or other subject(s) that the candidate may teach.

Please state other teaching subjects, as a broad range of subjects may be an advantage.  Inquiries are welcome.  There are opportunities for additional pastoral or curriculum support responsibilities with a Management Unit allocated for the right applicant.

Our collegial, well-resourced department works collaboratively and aims to allow every student to realise their potential.  We have a very supportive staff and well-resourced environment.  Our priority is to ensure equity and excellence for all. Co-curricular involvement is encouraged and an advantage.

We are open to applicants from experienced teachers and beginning teachers, who can take advantage of our excellent PCT programme.

Start date term 1 2025.

Our priority is to ensure equity and excellence for all, and we have a strong commitment to cultural responsiveness and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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.

Please send your cover letter, CV, and teaching application form to the Principal’s PA email traceyreed@thameshigh.school.nz

Applications close: 25 October 2024 (4.00 pm)

Education Gazette reference #: 1HAj9H

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