ENROLMENT
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'.
Assistant Principal
– Strengthening Us
Full time, Permanent
Commencing: Term 3, 20 July 2026
Applications close: 22 May, 4.00pm
A vacancy exists for a relational and strategically minded Assistant Principal to help deliver in the Strengthening Us pillar. Working with a Deputy Principal, this role focuses on strengthening school‑wide systems, student pathways, and operational coherence, while contributing to a cohesive, high‑trust leadership team. Specific portfolio responsibilities may depend on the skills of the successful candidate.
Applications close Friday 22nd May, with short-listed candidates being interviewed on Thursday 28th May.
This is a full-time permanent position, commencing at the beginning of Term 3 2026, or as close to this date as possible. You are encouraged to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
This role has 6 permanent MU and 1 permanent SMA assigned to it.
TIC Dance
Full Time, Permanent
Commencing Term 3
Applications close - 14 May, 4.00pm
We are looking for an innovative, energetic and relationship focused Dance teacher to lead our programme. The ideal candidate will have strengths in developing culturally responsive practice, have a strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and Dance at NCEA level, alongside an enthusiasm for creating a curriculum relevant to our students.
The ability to teach the Senior Physical Education curriculum will be advantageous.
This is a full-time permanent position starting from Term 3 2026, possibly earlier by negotiation. One Management Unit is allocated to this role.
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 $62,862 to $105,686, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals’ actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.
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
Physical Address:
25 Swayne Road, Cambridge 3434,
New Zealand
Postal Address:
Private Bag 882, Cambridge 3450,
New Zealand
Telephone:
+64 7 827 5415
