Health and Physical Education Teacher

8 Week Fixed Term, full-time to commence beginning of Term 3, possibly earlier

Long Bay College is seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our high‑performing Health and Physical Education faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a faculty that aspires to be one of the best in the country, during a period of innovation and continued growth.

Why Long Bay College?

Proven academic excellence

Our Health and Physical Education faculty consistently achieves outstanding results, including record numbers of NZQA Scholarship awards, alongside high NCEA endorsement and University Entrance rates.

Research‑informed practice

Long Bay College places a strong emphasis on research‑informed teaching. Our educational philosophy, Tino Akoranga, is a research‑driven, classroom‑tested approach aligned with a knowledge‑rich curriculum and explicit instruction.

A supportive professional community

You will join a collaborative, forward‑thinking faculty that values professional learning, reflective practice, and shared excellence. We foster an environment where both students and staff are supported to thrive.

The ideal candidate

We welcome applications from both experienced and beginning teachers. You will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and a genuine passion for Health and Physical Education, be a positive and consistent classroom practitioner, commit to explicit, high‑quality teaching, and engage openly with evidence‑based practice.

Joining Long Bay College means becoming part of a school that values professional growth and sets national benchmarks in Health and Physical Education.

The terms and conditions of this position, including base salary and hours of work, are governed by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA). The base salary for trained and registered teachers currently ranges from $61,329 to $103,086, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and teaching experience. An individual’s actual base salary will be determined through a formal salary assessment once an appointment is confirmed.

The Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement can be viewed at: Secondary teachers' collective and individual employment agreements - Ministry of Education

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