Rangitoto College is a high-performing school that aims to give every student the opportunity to thrive and excel, aiming for outstanding educational outcomes for our students. The foundations of this are set by establishing and maintaining optimal conditions for learning, utilising a Knowledge-Rich Curriculum approach, and enacting research-informed Teaching Principles to develop expertise in teaching and lesson practice.

The position of HOD of Health and Physical Education is an exciting opportunity for a leader to grow and thrive in a supportive, inclusive and dynamic environment. You will have high expectations of yourself and an appetite for challenge and for continuing to develop your leadership.

Ideally, you will have leadership experience in the secondary sector demonstrating:

• The ability to lead a dynamic and high functioning team, creating positive and productive relationships with students, colleagues, whānau, and the wider school ecosystem
• The ability to plan and prioritise tasks, have a high attention to detail, and be principled yet agile
• The ability to see and create opportunities to make continual improvements, both organisational/structural and personal

The successful candidate will be well-informed about the upcoming curriculum and assessment changes and ready to lead the department in incorporating this into the high-quality learning environment within Health and Physical Education.

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.

This is a full-time permanent position, beginning 2027.

Applications close Thursday, 3 September 2026. The selection process will include an in-person presentation component.

Rangitoto College is seeking a permanent Toi Whakairo teacher to join our Māori (Te Manu Taki) Department to start Term 1 2027.

Role Overview: As a Whakairo teacher, the successful applicant will be pivotal in delivering high-quality, culturally responsive education in the Toi Whakairo curriculum. Responsibilities will include developing and implementing engaging lesson plans, fostering a supportive learning environment, and contributing to the overall cultural enrichment of our school community.

Please refer to the attached job description for specific details of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach Toi Whakairo across various year levels.
• Develop and implement culturally relevant and dynamic lesson plans.
• Support and encourage students’ language development and cultural understanding.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance cross-curricular integration of Māori pathways.
• Participate in school-wide cultural initiatives and professional development.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A relevant teaching qualification and current registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Proficiency in Toi Whakairo and a deep understanding of Māori culture.
• The ability to teach Te Reo Māori is beneficial however, not required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire students.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and cultural competency.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a cultural development programme (Tū Rangatira) to enhance cultural identity.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive Māori department committed to Māori success and excellence.
• Contribute to the preservation and promotion of Toi Whakairo and Māori culture.
• Be part of any of our Kaihoe whānau and support any of our kaupapa: Tū Rangatira, Kapa Haka, Kī ō Rahi and Wānanga Series.

If you are enthusiastic about teaching Toi Whakairo and want to make a meaningful impact on our ākonga and their learning journey, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via our website at https://www.rangitoto.school.nz/employment/rangitoto-college-vacancies/ by 4pm, 09 September 2026.For more information, visit our website athttps://www.rangitoto.school.nz/

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.