Vacancies
Cambridge High School (CHS) is a co-educational school, established in 1883, with a roll of approximately 1,780 students. Cambridge is in the heart of the Waikato region and has recently become a focus for elite sport with Cycling, Triathlon, Kayaking and Rowing establishing their New Zealand bases here. Cambridge High School serves the interests of the community incredibly well, 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 Health & PE Faculty
Permanent - Full Time
Commencing : 29 January 2024
Allowances: 3MU and 2MA
Applications Close: 8 October 2023, 4.00pm
We are looking for a Head of Faculty who is passionate about Health and Physical Education and ready to work with colleagues to continue to improve the learning experiences for CHS students.
This role would suit either a new or current Head of Faculty, as there is a range of experience in our strong faculty to compliment the successful candidate.
Health and Physical Education enjoys a high profile at CHS, with staff contributing very positively to the successful culture of the school. Within the faculty, there are several subject areas including Outdoor Education. Fitness and Recreation. Health, Sport Science and Core Physical Education. The Head of Faculty will be expected to take responsibility for an area of leadership within the faculty.
The closing date is the 8 October. We will finalise the shortlist and invite candidates in for an interview in the first two week of Term 4. Referees will only be contacted for candidates who have been shortlisted. For further information please visit the school website.
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 $51,358 to $90,000, 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 Social Sciences
Full Time - Fixed Term (Maternity position)
Commencing: 28 January 2024 Finishing: 11 December 2024
Applications Close: 4 October 2023, 4.00pm
Starting from Term 1 2024, we have a vacancy in our successful and well-resourced Social Science Faculty.
We are open to applications from all areas of expertise, as we have flexibility in our timetable and across our faculty to accommodate the successful applicant. However, preference would be given to an experienced Psychology teacher. There will be a requirement to contribute to the teaching of our Junior Social Studies programme. Please state your area(s) of expertise on application.
Teacher of English
Full time - Fixed Term (Maternity position)
Commencing: 28 January 2024 Finishing: 11 December 2024
Applications Close: 29 September 2023, 4.00pm
An opportunity exists to join our English faculty. The faculty is very collegial, collaborative, supportive, and forward thinking in its approach. Its members are not afraid to take steps into the unknown if they believe it is in the best interests of the students. Many of this faculty co-teach classes and while this is not a must for all classes it does enhance the collaborative environment that is expected as a member of this team.
The ideal candidate will be open to engaging in learning about how to be more culturally responsive and willing to make changes to their practice to reflect this. Ideally, having current NCEA knowledge and experience is most preferable. 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.
As we are a growing school there is a possibility that you may have the opportunity to teach in another faculty. Please state your other area(s) on application.
Teacher of Media Studies
Full time - Fixed Term (Maternity position)
Commencing: 28 January 2024 Finishing: 11 December 2024
Applications Close: 29 September 2023, 4.00pm
Starting from Term 1 2024, we have a vacancy in our successful and well-resourced Media Studies Department. The successful candidate will be an independent worker who can work successfully in a small team. This team is very collegial and well-resourced to deliver Media Studies to all year levels.
Teacher of Japanese
Full time - Fixed Term (Refreshment leave)
Commencing: 29 January 2024 Finishing: 11 December 2024
Applications Close: 11 October 2023, 4.00pm
An opportunity has emerged for a teacher of Japanese to join our passionate Languages faculty, where we also teach te reo Maaori, Mandarin and French. It is a wonderfully supportive and collegial faculty which shares a passion for languages and cultural diversity with our students.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach senior level Japanese.
Teacher of Science
Permanent - Full Time
Commencing : 29 January 2024
Applications Close: 14 October 2023, 4.00pm
An opportunity exists to join our very collegial, collaborative and supportive faculty. We have developed a new Level 1 science course, built around the new subject specific science standards, which will be in operation in 2024.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about engaging with our new Level 1 science course, open to new learning, reflective about their practice and take a student-centred approach to their classroom practice.
We approach is to continue to develop our team and as a result we have some flexibility in our timetable in order to accommodate the successful candidate. As such, please state your area of science expertise in your application.
Teacher of Science
Full Time - Fixed Term (Maternity position)
Commencing : 29 January 2024 Finishing: 12 April 2024
Applications Close: 14 October 2023, 4.00pm
An opportunity exists to join our science faculty as a science teacher for a maternity leave position in Term 1 of 2024. The faculty is very collegial, collaborative and supportive. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about science, open to engaging in learning, reflective about their practice and take a student-centred approach.
Due to the importance of developing our team we may have some flexibility in our timetable in order to accommodate the perfect candidate, but we are ideally looking for someone with Physics experience.
Science (Ag/Hort) Teacher
Permanent - Full Time
Commencing : 29 January 2024
Applications Close: 14 October 2023, 4.00pm
An opportunity exists to join our science faculty as an Agriculture and Horticulture specialist. The faculty is very collegial, collaborative and supportive. Our faculty is beginning our journey with developing an Ag/Hort pathway that will extend from Year 10 through to a Year 13 UE approved subject. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about developing a fun and challenging course, reflective about their practice, take a student-centred approach and bee active in seeking feedback as they develop this course.
We are likely to have some flexibility in our timetable in order to accommodate the successful candidate, so please list your other areas of expertise. As we are the beginning of our development process for Ag/Hort the ideal candidate will initially need to teach some general science courses.
Kaitiaki - Te Ao Haka
Part Time (0.5) - Fixed Term (due to Class Sizes)
Commencing : 29 January 2024 Finishing : 11 December 2024
Applications Close: 16 October 2023, 4.00pm
Te Kura Tuarua o Te Oko Horoi (Cambridge High School - CHS) is a co-educational school, established in 1883, with a roll of approximately 1,750 students. CHS serves the interests of the community incredibly well, meeting the varied academic, trades, cultural and sporting needs of our students. We have a strong commitment to integrating culturally responsive practices and continuing to improve how we serve our aakonga Maaori and their whaanau.
Starting in 2024, we are excited to offer Te Ao Haka at CHS to Years 9, 10 and 11. The course is grounded in te ao Maaori and looks to enhance the culture, identity and language of our aakonga. You will work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about raising the profile of te ao Maaori at CHS and help establish this course for our rangitahi. As we are a large and growing school, we have the ability to increase the hours offered to the successful candidate. Please state other areas of expertise and interest in your application.
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