Head of Department PE - Timaru Campus

Head of Department PE - Timaru Campus

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership; Health and physical education

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced head of department (HoD) PE, to provide curriculum leadership and ensure excellence in teaching and learning in Physical education across our New Zealand region’s 18 campuses.

As regional HoD of PE, you will be responsible for what is taught and how it’s taught. You will lead curriculum design through the Learning to Learn Framework, ensuring assignments and lessons are engaging, innovative, and of the highest quality.

This role provides academic leadership across campuses by guiding teachers, overseeing curriculum and assessment, and ensuring alignment with NCEA requirements. It supports and mentors staff to maintain high teaching standards, collaborates with principals to monitor student progress, and promotes a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What you bring

• Proven excellence as a classroom teacher in PE
• Leadership experience at middle or senior school level.
• Strong curriculum planning and assessment expertise.
• Ability to inspire, support and hold staff accountable.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using digital learning tools effectively.

You will need

Why you will love working with us

Applications from overseas-trained teachers are welcome, but New Zealand teaching experience is required. Travel is not a requirement of this role.

This position can be based at our Timaru campus; please state your preferred location(s) in your application letter.

Anticipated start : term 1, 2026

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

Kobi Taka

Vacancy link :

Vacancy reference # : 1HApsS

Listed 10 : 14 am 16 October 2025 Closes 8pm 27 November 2025

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