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Lead, learn, and make a difference at Rangitoto College. We develop exceptional teachers and staff by fostering professional excellence, encouraging personal development, and inspiring contributions that extend far beyond our learning community.

Empowering staff to grow, ignite change, and shape a brighter future.

About Rangitoto College
As New Zealand’s largest secondary school, Rangitoto College is committed to a culture of excellence. We offer a dual-pathway curriculum: alongside NCEA, we provide the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. We welcome applications from forward-thinking educators, with opportunities for the right candidates to teach across a range of disciplines, including Science, Mathematics, English, Languages, Geography, Economics, and History.

Co-Curricular Commitment
Teachers at Rangitoto College are expected to contribute actively to our vibrant co-curricular programme, enriching the student experience and fostering personal growth beyond the classroom.

How to Apply
To begin your application, click the Apply button beneath your chosen job title. Please upload your CV and a covering letter, and ensure you provide contact details for three professional referees.

Enquiries
For further information, please contact: Pam Watson, Director of Human Resources Email: [email protected]

Teacher of Drama 2027, Term 1

Rangitoto College has an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Drama to join our Performing Arts Department. The ability to potentially also teach Dance and/or Music could be an advantage. This is a great opportunity to become part of our excellent Performing Arts team, in a school with an outstanding reputation for the Performing Arts. You would be joining a supportive and extremely well-resourced department that strives for excellence in both curriculum, co-curricular ensembles, and major school productions.

The successful applicant will have had experience with NCEA and the qualifications framework and be a confident Drama teacher. They will possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to effectively deliver the Drama curriculum, including NCEA Level 3 and potentially Scholarship Drama. A willingness to support and contribute to the co-curricular side of Drama, such as assisting with our vibrant performing arts productions, would be highly desirable.

Please state all relevant experience in teaching Drama, involvement in performing arts productions, and any other areas of specialism.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers’ collective agreement (CA) https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/ as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education. Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, starting rate of $64 119.00 and a top rate of $107 886.00. Hours of work will be as set out in the STCA.

Applications close 4pm, 25/08/2026.

2027 Curriculum Leader of Drama (2MUs) & Director of PFA Productions (1MU)

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced teacher to lead the subject of DRAMA (2MUs) in the Performing Arts Department (Teacher in Charge of Drama) and take on the role of Director of PFA Productions (1MU fixed 2 years). The ability to potentially also teach Dance and/or Music could be an advantage. This is a great opportunity to become part of our excellent Performing Arts leadership team, in a school with an outstanding reputation for the Performing Arts. You would be joining a supportive and extremely well-resourced department that strives for excellence in both curriculum, co-curricular ensembles, and major school productions.

The successful applicant will have had experience with NCEA and the qualifications framework and be a confident Drama teacher. They will possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to lead the Drama curriculum, including NCEA Level 3 and Scholarship Drama. Alongside taking responsibility for the curricular and co-curricular side of Drama, as the Director of PFA Productions, you will successfully lead, oversee, and coordinate our vibrant performing arts productions.

Please state all relevant experience in Drama, performing arts productions, and any other areas of specialism.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers’ collective agreement (CA) https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/ as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education. Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, starting rate of $64 119.00 and a top rate of $107 886.00. Hours of work will be as set out in the STCA.

Applications close 4pm, 18/08/2026.

Mathematics and Statistics Teacher - commencing Term 1, 2027

Rangitoto College is seeking an enthusiastic, warm and demanding teacher to join our highly successful and collegial Mathematics and Statistics department commencing in term 1, 2027.

Our successful applicant will possess the ability to teach Statistics to New Zealand Scholarship Level and IB Analysis and Approaches to Higher Level.

Rangitoto College strives to provide every student with the opportunity to excel. We welcome applications from beginning teachers, who can take advantage of our outstanding PCT programme. Teachers at the college are expected to contribute to the co-curricular life of the College.

Knowledge and experience teaching New Zealand curriculum is required.

Rangitoto College is a high-performing school that aims to give every student the opportunity to thrive and excel. We do this by establishing and maintaining optimal conditions for learning, utilising a Knowledge Rich Curriculum and Mātauranga Māori, and enacting research-informed Teaching Principles.

Teachers at the college are expected to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA) https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/secondary-teachers-collective-agreement as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education. Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, starting rate of $64,119.00 and top rate of $107,886.00. Hours of work will be as set out in the STCA.

Applications close 4pm Tuesday 18 August 2026.

English Teacher - commencing Term 1, 2027

Rangitoto College invites applications for permanent full-time positions in the English Department, commencing in Term 1, 2027.

We seek innovative and enthusiastic teachers who have a deep interest in English as a subject, as well as in pedagogy. The department is collegial, organised and well-resourced, and is part of an exciting, high-performing school that aims to give every student the opportunity to excel.

The College offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma. IB experience is advantageous, but not required.

We are open to applications from both experienced teachers as well as from beginning teachers, who can take advantage of our excellent PCT programme. Rangitoto aims to offer you the best supportive environment to enjoy, and develop, your career.

Teachers at the college are expected to contribute to the extensive co-curricular life of the school.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA) https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/secondary-teachers-collective-agreement as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education. Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, starting rate of $64,119.00 and top rate of $107,886.00. Hours of work will be as set out in the STCA.

Applications close 4pm Friday 14 August 2026

Social Science Teacher - commencing Term 1, 2027

Rangitoto College invites applications for a full-time permanent position in the Social Science Department, commencing in Term 1, 2027.

We are seeking for an enthusiastic and motivated teachers, who will thrive in a busy and dynamic environment, to join our energetic, well-resourced, and collegial department. Applicants should state all of their subject specialties. An ability to teach across two or more specialties would be advantageous.

Rangitoto College is a high-performing school that aims to give every student the opportunity to thrive and excel. We do this by establishing and maintaining optimal conditions for learning, utilising a Knowledge Rich Curriculum and Mātauranga Māori, and enacting research-informed Teaching Principles. The college offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma in addition to NCEA. IB experience is advantageous, but not required.

We are open to applications from both experienced teachers as well as from beginning teachers, who can take advantage of our excellent PCT programme. Rangitoto aims to offer you the best supportive environment to enjoy, and develop, your career.

Teachers at the college are expected to contribute to the extensive co-curricular life of the school.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA) https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/secondary-teachers-collective-agreement as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education. Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, starting rate of $64,119.00 and top rate of $107,886.00. Hours of work will be as set out in the STCA.

Applications close 4pm Thursday 13 August 2026

English Teacher - commencing Term 1, 2027

Rangitoto College invites applications for a permanent position in the English Department, commencing in Term 1, 2027.

We seek an innovative and enthusiastic teacher who has a deep interest in English as a subject, as well as in pedagogy. The department is collegial, organised and well-resourced, and is part of an exciting, high-performing school that aims to give every student the opportunity to excel.

The College offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma. IB experience is advantageous, but not required.

We are open to applications from both experienced teachers as well as from beginning teachers, who can take advantage of our excellent PCT programme. Rangitoto aims to offer you the best supportive environment to enjoy, and develop, your career.

Teachers at the college are expected to contribute to the extensive co-curricular life of the school.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA) https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/secondary-teachers-collective-agreement as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education. Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, starting rate of $64,119.00 and top rate of $107,886.00. Hours of work will be as set out in the STCA.

Applications close 4pm Friday 7 August 2026

Health and Physical Education Teacher - commencing Term 1, 2027

Rangitoto College is looking for a Health and Physical Education Teacher to join our energetic, well-resourced, and collegial Health & PE Department. This is a full-time permanent position commencing Term 1, 2027. We welcome applications from enthusiastic and motivated teachers who will thrive in a busy and dynamic environment.

Rangitoto College is a high-performing school that aims to give every student the opportunity to thrive and excel. We do this by establishing and maintaining optimal conditions for learning, utilising a Knowledge Rich Curriculum and Mātauranga Māori, and enacting research-informed Teaching Principles.

As well as running a top-performing HPE Scholarship programme, we have a range of Health and PE courses, including Sports Science and Outdoor Education.

In addition to experienced teachers, we welcome applications from beginning or early-career teachers, who can take advantage of our outstanding PCT programme.

Teachers at the college are expected to contribute to the co-curricular life of the college; please indicate in your application what sports or co-curricular activities you may be able to contribute to.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA) https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/secondary-teachers-collective-agreement as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education. Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, starting rate of $64,119.00 and top rate of $107,886.00. Hours of work will be as set out in the STCA.

Applications close Friday 7 August 2026

Commerce Teacher - commencing Term 1, 2027

Rangitoto College invites applications for a full-time permanent position in the Commerce Department, commencing in Term 1, 2027.

We are seeking for a positive and hardworking Commerce teacher to join our collegial, well-resourced department that achieves excellent academic results. Applicants should state all of their subject specialties.

Rangitoto College is a high-performing school that aims to give every student the opportunity to thrive and excel. We do this by establishing and maintaining optimal conditions for learning, utilising a Knowledge Rich Curriculum and Mātauranga Māori, and enacting research-informed Teaching Principles. The college offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma in addition to NCEA. IB experience is advantageous, but not required.

We are open to applications from both experienced teachers as well as from beginning teachers, who can take advantage of our excellent PCT programme. Rangitoto aims to offer you the best supportive environment to enjoy, and develop, your career.

Teachers at the college are expected to contribute to the extensive co-curricular life of the school.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA) https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/secondary-teachers-collective-agreement as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education. Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, starting rate of $64,119.00 and top rate of $107,886.00. Hours of work will be as set out in the STCA.

Applications close 4pm Friday 7 August 2026

2027 Secondary Teacher

He mihi mahana ki a koe

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, future-focused learning environment? As we plan ahead for the 2027 academic year, we are inviting enthusiastic, collaborative, and forward-thinking secondary educators to submit applications to join our energetic, well-resourced, and collegial Kura. Whether you are an experienced leader, a subject specialist, or a Provisionally Certified Teacher (PCT) embarking on your career, or a trainee teacher currently completing your teacher training, we want to hear from you.

Rangitoto College is a high-performing school that aims to give every student the opportunity to thrive and excel. We do this by establishing and maintaining optimal conditions for learning, utilising a Knowledge Rich Curriculum and Mātauranga Māori, and enacting research-informed Teaching Principles. In addition to NCEA, the college also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma and there is the potential for the right candidate to teach a class within this programme.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers’ collective agreement (CA) https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/ as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education. Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, starting rate of $64,119.00, and a top rate of $107,886.00. Your hours of work will be as set out in the CA and the timetabling policy of Rangitoto College.

While we welcome applications across all learning areas, we have a particular interest in connecting with teachers in P.E. Soc Sci, Maths, Science, English, Technology.

 

What you need to bring:

  • Current registration (or eligibility) with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • A student-centred teaching philosophy and strong New Zealand curriculum knowledge.
  • The ability to build positive, restorative relationships with students, staff, and whānau.
  • A willingness to contribute to the wider life of our school community.

 

Join us for 2027: Skip the stressful end-of-year hiring rush and start a confidential conversation with us early. To apply, please submit a cover letter (stating your subject specialties) and your CV.

Applications will be reviewed confidentially as they are received. Early conversations and school visits are warmly welcomed.

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564 East Coast Road
Mairangi Bay
Auckland 0630
New Zealand