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Cambridge High School (CHS) is a co-educational school, established in 1883, with a roll of approximately 1,800 students. Cambridge High School is proud to be an integral part of the Cambridge community meeting the varied academic, trades, cultural and sporting needs of our students. Places at CHS are highly sought after with families choosing to move into town to gain access to the school.
If you are interested in working at Cambridge High School please establish an alert with the Education Gazette online or check back on this page frequently.
Please refer below 'How to Apply'.
Head of Languages faculty
Full time - Permanent
Commencing - 28 January 2026
Applications close - 13 October 2025, 4.00pm
Heads of Faculty at Cambridge High School play a crucial role in supporting the academic progress of students as well as the practice and professional development goals of staff. Our vision is to provide an inspiring, holistic learning experience so students leave school with choices, confidence and a sense of purpose. We are able to deliver this through a rich variety of learning programmes, high-quality staff and extensive extra-curricular offerings.
What does the role involve?
The aim of this role is to share your passion for languages with our students, ensuring the teaching of Languages across the school is at the highest level. We deliver the languages of Te Reo Maaori, French and Japanese from Year 9 to 13 at CHS. The outgoing HoF has done an outstanding job of building a love of languages through an engaging curriculum and range of extra-curriculum offerings, including school trips and exchanges.
The Job Description, available from the vacancy link, provides a more detailed profile of what is expected from our ideal candidate. This HoF role also combines with a vacancy for a teacher of French and we are interested in applications from teachers who are well-positioned to deliver both for CHS.
The position commences in Term 1 2026.
The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $61,329 to $103,086, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals’ actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.
Commerce Teacher
Full time - Permanent
Commencing - 28 January 2026
Applications close - 8 October 2025, 4.00pm
We are seeking a passionate teacher of Commerce with strengths in any combination of Business Studies, Economics, Financial Literacy, and Junior Commerce.
The Commerce faculty is well-resourced and has a strong culture of support and collaborative teaching. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic about their subject with a student-centred approach to teaching and learning.
The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $61,329 to $103,086, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals’ actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.
Teacher of DVC and another Technology Specialisation
Full time - Permanent
Commencing - 28 January 2026
Applications close - 10 October 2025, 4.00pm
This position is for a permanent, full-time, teacher of DVC/Technology. Commencing term 1, 2026.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, Technology teacher who can deliver DVC content from Year Nine through to Year Thirteen. The ability to be able to effectively use and teach CAD (computer aided drawing) skills is essential. Ideally, they would also be able to teach another Technology specialisation.
There may be an opportunity for responsibility in the DVC area for experienced teachers and appropriate remuneration will be discussed with the right candidate.
The Technology faculty at Cambridge High School is forward thinking, supportive and collegial. We operate from a well-resourced modern facility.
Hard Materials/Engineering with ability to teach automotive
Full time - Permanent
Commencing - 28 January 2026
Applications close - 10 October 2025, 4.00pm
This position is for a permanent, full-time, teacher of Hard Materials and Engineering Technology, with the ability to teach automotive - Commencing term 1, 2026.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Technology teacher with expertise in Hard Materials. The ideal candidate will be confident delivering both Unit and Achievement Standards, with the ability to teach students from Year 9 through to senior levels.
The Technology Faculty at Cambridge High School is forward-thinking, supportive, and collegial. We operate from a well-resourced, modern facility that fosters creativity and collaboration.
The ability to teach a subject in another faculty would strengthen your application. Please indicate any additional subject specialities in your application.
The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $61,329 to $103,086, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals’ actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.
Teacher of Health & Physical Education
Full time - Fixed Term
Commencing - 28 January 2026
Ending - 9 December 2026
Applications close - 13 October 2025, 4.00pm
We are looking for an innovative, energetic and relationship focused Health and Physical Education teacher to join our collegial faculty. The ideal candidate will have strengths in developing culturally responsive practice, the ability to teach the Senior Physical Education curriculum and an enthusiasm for creating a curriculum relevant to our students.
The PE faculty have a reputation in the school of building positive relationships and maintaining high expectations with all students. Therefore, a proficiency in behaviour management strategies would be an advantage.
This is a full-time fixed-term position starting from 28 January 2026 and is appropriate for all levels of experience.
We would like to secure an appointment as soon as possible, so we will be interviewing selected applicants as we receive their applications. You are encouraged to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $61,329 to $103,086, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals’ actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.
Teacher of English
Full time - Permanent
Commencing - 28 January 2026
Applications close - 17 October 2025, 3.00pm
A further opportunity exists to join our English faculty starting Term 1 2026. The faculty is very collegial, collaborative, supportive, and innovative in its approach.
The ideal candidate will be open to keeping kaupapa Māori at the centre of their teaching and willing to learn and collaborate about ways to do this.
Staff wellbeing and a student-centred approach are the two driving forces of this faculty, and the ideal candidate will place strong emphasis on this in their practice. The successful applicant will enjoy having fun at work both in the classroom and in the faculty spaces. We welcome applications from candidates who are open to learning and working within the kind of environment that we have described.
Applicants who applied for the previous listing need not reapply. Although this is a new vacancy, all prior applications from the previous round will be considered.
Hard Materials teacher, ideally with another specialty
Full time - Permanent
Commencing - 28 January 2026
Applications close - 23 October 2025, 4.00pm
We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Technology teacher with expertise in Hard Materials. The ideal candidate will be confident delivering both Unit and Achievement Standards, with the ability to teach students from Year 9 through to senior levels. The Technology Faculty at Cambridge High School is forward-thinking, supportive, and collegial. We operate from a well-resourced, modern facility that fosters creativity and collaboration.
Student interest in studying subjects within the Technology faculty is very strong. As a result, there is growth within the faculty and we are particularly interested in applications from candidates with additional areas of expertise. Please state this on application.
The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $61,329 to $103,086, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals’ actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.
Teacher of DVC/Materials Technology
Full time - Fixed term (Maternity cover)
Commencing - 28 January 2026 through to 2 April 2026
Applications close - 23 October 2025, 4.00pm
This position is for a fixed term, full-time, teacher of DVC and Technology for Term 1 2026. Please state any other specialty area in your application.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable DVC teacher who can teach up to Year 13, with experience in delivering NCEA courses. The ability to be able to effectively use and teach CAD (computer aided drawing) skills is essential.
The Technology faculty at Cambridge High School is forward thinking, supportive and collegial. We operate from a well-resourced modern facility.
We would like to secure an appointment as soon as possible, so we will be interviewing selected applicants as we receive their applications. You are encouraged to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
How to apply
To apply, download and complete the Teacher Application below. Submit with a covering letter, CV and evidence of teacher registration to vacancy@camhigh.school.nz
