NZ Cambridge High School

Hiring 2 open roles Roll 1,803
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About this school

Cambridge High School is a school in State serving around 1,803 pupils. Principal is Paul McAvoy (Acting).

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2 teaching vacancies

Live via nz_gazette
  • Technology
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed 4 days ago
    Closes 2 Nov
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  • Teacher in Charge - Te Reo Maaori
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 30 Oct
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Hiring history 12 roles
2026
Deputy Principal – Strengthening Culture Oct
Teacher of Mathematics and Science Sept
Teacher of Health & Physical Education – 2027 start Sept
Hard Materials teacher, ideally with another specialty Sept
Science Teacher Sept
Teacher of Physics Sept
Teacher of Dance Advertised ×2 Sept
TIC Dance Sept
Teacher of Health and Physical Education – 2027 start Aug
Principal - Tumuaki Aug
English/Social Sciences Teacher Jun
Assistant Principal - Strengthening Us May

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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