Salary: NZ$71K - NZ$103K based on experience
Job type: Permanent, or two year contracts, by negotiation
Start date: Variable 2025 - 2027
Apply by: 11 April 2025
Job Overview
Outstanding opportunities to teach at NZ’s friendlist school, located on the outskirts of Auckland, NZ.
We are looking to recruit energetic & knowledgeable teachers, with opportunities in multiple areas. See below for details of London-based interviews, to be held in mid-May 2025.
* Maths Teacher to senior levels (Secondary)
* Year 7 Teacher (Upper Primary)
* English Teacher (Secondary)
* Science Teacher Biology/Chemistry/Physics (Secondary)
* Physical Education (Secondary)
* Social Science with History or Geography (Secondary)
All positions have negotiable start dates and contract lengths. Heavily subsidised accommodation may be available in one of our school houses. Got friends or a partner who are teachers? Come as a group!
We run a relaxed, knowledge-rich, explicit teaching model. Our teaching is informed by cognitive science, we use booklets where it makes sense, and have a no-fuss approach to marking & accountability. As an overseas-trained teacher coming to New Zealand, you may also be eligible for a grant which covers relocation costs (including airfares) of up to NZD$10K.
About us
This is a wonderful opportunity to teach at New Zealand’s friendliest school and gain valuable overseas experience. Whether you’re a Kiwi looking to return home and settle down in a beautiful & affordable part of the country, or UK-based and looking for an adventure, we’ve got a place for you.
Mahurangi College is a well-established co-educational school of 1600 students, catering for Year 7 to 13 (ages 12 to 18). Located just 45 mins from downtown Auckland, our district is simply stunning, with gorgeous beaches, multiple regional parks, boutique wineries, craft breweries and local markets all on your doorstep. Your weekends will be spent exploring the area, hiking, surfing, visiting galleries, sampling local fare, and enjoying the relaxed lifestyle NZ is famous for. We have a vibrant, diverse staff who love to socialise.
Easy access to Auckland International Airport makes your travel stress free, and opens up opportunities to explore the South Pacific.
* Bank holiday break in Sydney? Gidday, mate!
* Winter escape to Fiji? Bula!
* All Black test at Eden Park? Kia kaha!
Apply today!
For UK based candidates, the Principal will be conducting informal initial interviews in person in London during 10 May - 20 May. Interview slots will be available in evenings and weekends as well as during the day so that you can easily attend. Interviews will take place in the following areas: Victoria, Paddington, Wembley, Tottenham, Ealing, Wimbledon & Greenwich. If you’re based elsewhere, zoom interviews will be available.
Email your CV to l.bissett@mahurangi.school.nz to apply for a position, or to register future interest. Lisa is happy to answer any questions you may have. All applications will be treated confidentially and we will not contact your referees prior to requesting permission from you. Even if your subject area is not listed, we’d love to have you on our database for future appointments, so send us your details.
To work in NZ, teaching staff must be registered with the Teaching Council of NZ (UK applicants must have a PGCE) and have 4 years of teaching experience. We can guide successful applicants through this process.