Physical education and health teacher

Mountainview High School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000

Job description

Mountainview High School Canterbury

Physical education and health teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 26/05/2025, End Date: 27/01/2026 (Covering staff member on other duties)

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Health and physical education

Mountainview High School is a state co-educational school of 500 students, located in Timaru, South Canterbury. We have a warm whānau environment inside beautiful school grounds and well-resourced classrooms.

Mountainview High School is seeking a passionate physical education and health teacher for this well-established learning area. Mountainview High School offers a supportive and inclusive environment where staff and students are encouraged to thrive in all areas, including health, fitness and sports.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum including NCEA.
• Good understanding of health and safety in the physical education spaces.
• An ability to build relationships with students.
• Strong classroom management practices.
• An understanding of the health curriculum up to Y11.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach outdoor education would be beneficial and would include additional management unit(s) for a suitable candidate.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Kristy Swain, Principal’s PA
[e-mail]
[phone]

Download our application form
Vacancy Application Form Mountainview High School v5

Vacancy reference #: 1HAmvQ

School details

Type: Secondary (Year 9-15)
Authority: State
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 465
Website: http://www.mountainview.school.nz/

Physical address:
Pages Road, Timaru

Postal Address:
Private Bag 907, Timaru, 7940