Vacancies
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'.
Economics teacher
Full time fixed term - 2026 school year
Applications Close: 19 June 2025
We are seeking a passionate teacher of Commerce with strengths in Economics to join our department. This is a fixed term role as the current Economics teacher is taking refreshment leave for 2026. The ideal candidate will also be able to deliver the range of subjects offered by the department, including Business Studies, Accounting, Financial Literacy, and Junior Enterprise Studies.
The Commerce faculty is well-resourced and has a strong culture of support and collaborative teaching. The successful applicant will be passionate about Economics and engaging with a student-centred approach to teaching and learning, committed to being part of a friendly, collegial, and supportive team environment
This position starts at the beginning of 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.
Teacher of DVC/Materials Technology
Part time fixed term
From 14 July 2025 to 10 December 2025
Applications close: 23 June, 4.00pm
This position is for a fixed term, part-time, teacher of DVC and Technology. Ideally the successful candidate can start at the beginning of Term 3. However, we are flexible around the needs of the right person with an ability to adjust both the quantity of hours and the nature of the timetable.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable DVC teacher who can up to Year 13, with experience in deliver 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