NZ Burnside High School

Hiring 6 open roles Roll 2,735
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About this school

Burnside High School is a school in State serving around 2,735 pupils. Principal is Scott Haines.

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6 teaching vacancies

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  • Teacher of Chinese
    Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.5, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 14/12/2027 (To Cover for staff member with fixed term duties) · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 27 Oct
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  • Teacher of Science
    Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 14/12/2027 (To Cover for staff member with fixed term duties) · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 27 Oct
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  • Teacher of Science
    Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 14/12/2027 (To Cover for staff member with fixed term duties) · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 27 Oct
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  • Teacher of Science
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 27 Oct
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  • Head of Department - Dance
    Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.5 · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 27 Oct
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  • Teacher of Dance (and additional subjects)
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 27 Oct
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Hiring history 16 roles
2026
Assistant Head of Faculty Science with responsibility for Biology Oct
Teacher of Art Oct
Teacher of ESOL Advertised ×2 Oct
Head of Department - History Oct
Teacher of Physical Education Oct
Learning Support Teacher including working with Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS) Advertised ×2 Oct
Teacher of English Advertised ×2 Sept
Teacher of Technology (specialising in Digital Technology and Electronics) Advertised ×2 Sept
Teacher of Art (specialising in Photography and Design) Advertised ×2 Sept
Teacher of Science Advertised ×2 Sept
Head of Faculty - Science Sept
Teacher of Technology Sept
Teacher of English, Fixed Term, Full Time Aug
Teacher of Mathematics (with Calculus) Aug
Teacher of Social Sciences (specialising in Geography) Aug
Teacher of Hospitality and Food Technology Jun

Teaching in New Zealand

The New Zealand school system
New Zealand follows a national curriculum set by the Ministry of Education, covering Years 1–13. The system emphasises student agency, cross-curricular learning, and bicultural partnership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Schools are self-managing under Boards of Trustees. State schools are co-educational and free; the integrated and private sectors play a smaller but valued role.
Roles and salaries
Registered teachers in New Zealand state schools are paid on a nationally agreed scale: from around NZ$50,000 to NZ$90,000 at classroom level, with leadership roles paid above this. Recent pay settlements have improved conditions notably for mid-career teachers. The cost of living varies significantly between Auckland and regional New Zealand.
Working here. What to know
Teaching in New Zealand requires registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Overseas-qualified teachers apply for provisional or full registration. New Zealand actively recruits international teachers; skilled teachers are eligible for several visa pathways including the Accredited Employer Work Visa and Skilled Migrant Category. Processing is generally efficient and well-supported.

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