Vacancies

Learning Leader of English                      Closes 30 July 

Full time, Permanent Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership English

3 MU and 1 MMA

Te Kamo High School is a well-resourced co-ed school in Whāngarei of approximately 800 students. We believe in building respectful and meaningful relationships with our community (whānaungatanga) and value both whakapono (building integrity and trust) and aroha (practicing compassion and respect) to inspire our students to aspire to be the best versions of themselves both personally and academically (tūmanako). Our school is community-focused, and we encourage all staff to contribute to the varied learning opportunities that are offered to students in such an environment. We are seeking a passionate educator who is ready for a new challenge. Leaders of learning work as part of our Ngā Manukura (middle leadership), in conjunction with our deputy principals (Ngā Kākākura), to plan, develop and implement an innovative and responsive curriculum across Year 9–13. We are looking for a leader who understands manaakitanga and whānaungatanga and has high expectations of their students. We value collaborative practice and developing quality professional relationships with our learners; therefore, it is expected that all staff are involved in our iwi/whānau system.

Position to start in term 1, 2027.

Teacher of Technology and Trades  Closes 14 July 2026 

Full time, Permanent Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher Technology Suitable for beginning teachers 

Te Kamo High School is a well resourced co-ed school in Whāngarei of approximately 800 students. We believe in building respectful and meaningful relationships with our community (whānaungatanga) and value both whakapono (building integrity and trust) and aroha (practicing compassion and respect) to inspire our students to aspire to be the best versions of themselves both personally and academically (tūmanako).  Our school is community-focused and we encourage all staff to contribute to the varied learning opportunities that are offered to students in such an environment. We are seeking a passionate educator who is ready for a new challenge. Leaders of learning work as part of our ngā manukura (middle leadership), in conjunction with our deputy principals (ngā kākākura) to plan, develop and implement an innovative and responsive curriculum across Year 9–13.  We are looking for a leader who understands manaakitanga and whānaungatanga, and has high expectations of their students. We value collaborative practice and developing quality professional relationships with our learners; therefore, it is expected that all staff are involved in our iwi/whānau system. Position to start term 1, 2027. 

Teacher of Maths and Statistics   Closes 14 July 2026 

Full time, Permanent Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher Mathematics and statistics Suitable for beginning teachers

Te Kamo High School is a well resourced co-ed school in Whāngarei of approximately 800 students. We believe in building respectful and meaningful relationships with our community (whānaungatanga) and value both whakapono (building integrity and trust) and aroha (practicing compassion and respect) to inspire our students to aspire to be the best versions of themselves both personally and academically (tūmanako). Our school is community-focused and we encourage all staff to contribute to the varied learning opportunities that are offered to students in such an environment. We are seeking a passionate educator who is ready for a new challenge. Leaders of learning work as part of our ngā manukura (middle leadership), in conjunction with our deputy principals (ngā kākākura) to plan, develop and implement an innovative and responsive curriculum across Year 9–13. We are looking for a leader who understands manaakitanga and whānaungatanga, and has high expectations of their students. We value collaborative practice and developing quality professional relationships with our learners; therefore, it is expected that all staff are involved in our iwi/whānau system. Position to start term 1, 2027. 

Music/Performing Arts Teacher    Closes 14 July 2026 

Full time, Permanent Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher The arts 

Suitable for beginning teachers

Are you a passionate and culturally responsive educator ready to make a real impact? Te Kamo High School is a well-resourced co-educational school in Whāngarei with approximately 800 students. Our school is committed to supporting our learners to pursue excellence and to develop as positive contributors in our community. Our school values are deeply rooted in Māori principles and guide everything we do: tū pono (pride), aroha atu (respect), tū tonu (perseverance), ōna tū (self-management), and urunga (participation). These values inspire our students to be the best versions of themselves, both personally and academically. As a community-focused school, we encourage all staff to contribute to the wide range of learning opportunities we offer. We are seeking a secondary-trained teacher who embodies manaakitanga (hospitality, kindness, generosity) and whānaungatanga (respectful and meaningful relationships). The successful applicant will hold high expectations for their students and be dedicated to helping Māori to achieve success as Māori. We are seeking a reflective practitioner who is willing to critically examine their teaching practice, collaboratively work with others to enhance students' learning, and develop strong professional relationships with our learners. All staff are expected to be involved in our iwi/whānau system. The successful candidate will be active in continuing our development of a local curriculum while effectively using digital technology to enhance the learning experience of our students. We are looking for a teacher in the following area(s): the arts

Please specify subjects(s). To start in term 1, 2027 or as negotiated.

English Teacher                                          Closes 23 July 2026 

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 12/10/2026, End Date: 14/12/2026 (Maternity Cover) Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher English Suitable for beginning teachers

Are you a passionate and culturally responsive educator ready to make a real impact?

Te Kamo High School is a well-resourced co-educational school in Whāngarei with approximately 800 students. Our school is committed to supporting our learners to pursue excellence and to develop as positive contributors in our community. Our school values are deeply rooted in Māori principles and guide everything we do: tū pono (pride), aroha atu (respect), tū tonu (perseverance), ōna tū (self-management), and urunga (participation). These values inspire our students to be the best versions of themselves, both personally and academically. As a community-focused school, we encourage all staff to contribute to the wide range of learning opportunities we offer. We are seeking a secondary-trained teacher who embodies manaakitanga (hospitality, kindness, generosity) and whānaungatanga (respectful and meaningful relationships). The successful applicant will hold high expectations for their students and be dedicated to helping Māori to achieve success as Māori. We are seeking a reflective practitioner who is willing to critically examine their teaching practice, collaboratively work with others o enhance students' learning, and develop strong professional relationships with our learners. All staff are expected to be involved in our iwi/whānau system. The successful candidate will be active in continuing our development of a local curriculum while effectively using digital technology to enhance the learning experience of our students. Please specify other subjects(s).

To start in term 4 2026 1, and term 1 of 2027 or as negotiated.