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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.
Assistant head of faculty and teacher in charge of Y12
Full time - Permanent
Commencing - 28 January 2026
Applications close - 18 September 2025, 3.00pm
Allowances - 2MU + 2MMA
An opportunity exists to join the leadership team in our English faculty. The current responsibility is a co-Assistant Head of Faculty role alongside management of the Y12 programme. There may be some flexibility for negotiation around the Y12 responsibility either upon original appointment or as things change within the faculty in future years.
The faculty is very collegial, collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking in its approach. For the last few years, we have been on a culturally responsive journey. Currently, we are focusing on cementing changes into our current practice to reinforce this, alongside introducing the new curriculum. Having current NCEA knowledge and experience of Level 2 and 3 is essential.
Staff wellbeing and student-centred approaches are two driving forces of this faculty, and the ideal candidate will place strong emphasis on this is both their classroom practice and leadership. The successful applicant will enjoy having fun at work both in the classroom and in the faculty spaces.
This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidate to develop their leadership skills. Prior leadership experience at AHOF level is not required.
Please contact us for more information about this opportunity and responsibilities of the role.
Teacher of English
Full time - Permanent
Commencing - 28 January 2026
Applications close - 18 September 2025, 3.00pm
An 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.
Geography Teacher
Full time - Permanent
Commencing - 28 January 2026
Applications close - 23 September 2025, 4.00pm
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Social Sciences faculty. Ideally you are ready to deliver Geography at Level 1, 2 and 3. The department achieves excellent results and puts a strong emphasis on field trips as a way of strengthening learning. These consist of Maungatautari Ecological Island, Mount Maunganui, Waihi Beach in Level 3 and overseas trips. The subject delivers regular NCEA Scholarship success and sits amongst other strong social science subjects of History, Classical Studies, Psychology and Tourism. Within the faculty you will experience a supportive, friendly and success driven atmosphere where individuality is encouraged and growth as an educational leader encouraged.
There is some flexibility in the faculty and so we are interested in all candidates with training in Social Sciences. We are prioritising getting the right person in the role with the skills, energy and subject knowledge to maintain excellent student outcomes. We will be able to arrange the teaching load around the expertise of the successful applicant.
We would like to secure an appointment as soon as possible and so we will interview selected applicants as we receive applications. You are encouraged to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
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.
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
