Vacancies
Overview
Our staff are our school’s most valuable resource. It is the quality of our staff and the high expectations that we place upon ourselves that are the most important strengths in ensuring high quality teaching and learning takes place.
How to apply
- All current vacancies are listed on this page.
- Applications should be in the form of a CV, cover letter along with a completed official Waimea College:
- Please include contact details of at least two professional referees.
- Applications for vacancies should be titled ‘Job Application’ and submitted to the contact in the advertisements below.
Relief Teachers
If you would like to join our list of Teachers available for Relief, please complete the Relief Teacher Application Form and email to inspire@waimea.school.nz
One of our Deputy Principals will be in touch.
Science Teacher
Full Time – Permanent starting on 20 July 2026 (Term 3)
We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher of Science up to Year 11 Science and Senior Physics to join our Science team at Waimea College. Please state any other specialist subjects and interests.
Waimea College is committed to providing a high-quality education for its students and emphasises the importance of achieving personal standards of excellence in academic, sporting, cultural and recreational activities.
The college combines excellent facilities and a progressive curriculum with school values of Manaakitanga (Caring), Whanaungatanga (Belonging) and Akoranga (Learning), along with strong house spirit, pride in the school and high expectations of performance and behaviour.
To apply for this position, please click on the link below and complete the Application Form via Microsoft Forms. Applications are to be submitted before 5.00pm on Monday 20 April 2026.
Science Teacher – Application Form (April 2026)
Contact Nicola Cruise at Nicola.cruise@waimea.school.nz or on 03 544 6099 (ext 813).
Beginner teachers welcome to apply
Assistant HoD Performing Arts
Full Time – Fixed Term
(1 Fixed Term MU, 1 Fixed Term MMA, 1 Hour Time Allowance / Week)
We are seeking an Assistant HoD for our Performing Arts Department from 20 July 2026 to 2 July 2027. This is a Fixed Term position for 1 year. This position may include some itinerant music hours for the successful candidate. Please state supporting subjects.
Waimea College is committed to providing a high-quality education for its students and emphasises the importance of achieving personal standards of excellence in academic, sporting, cultural and recreational activities.
The college combines excellent facilities and a progressive curriculum with school values of Manaakitanga (Caring), Whanaungatanga (Belonging) and Akoranga (Learning), along with strong house spirit, pride in the school and high expectations of performance and behaviour.
More information can be found in the Job Description.
To apply for this position, please click on the link below and complete the Application Form via Microsoft Forms. Applications are to be submitted before 5.00pm on Monday 20 April 2026.
Assistant HoD Performing Arts – Application Form
Note: This position has also been advertised as Music Teacher without Middle Management responsibilities. Beginning Teachers can apply for the Music Teacher advertisement.
Any queries, please contact Nicola Cruise at Nicola.cruise@waimea.school.nz or on 03 544 6099 (ext 813).
Music Teacher
Full Time – Fixed Term
We are seeking a Music Teacher to join our Performing Arts Department from 20 July 2026 to 2 July 2027. This is a Fixed Term position for 1 year. This position may include some itinerant music hours for the successful candidate. Please state supporting subjects.
Waimea College is committed to providing a high-quality education for its students and emphasises the importance of achieving personal standards of excellence in academic, sporting, cultural and recreational activities.
The college combines excellent facilities and a progressive curriculum with school values of Manaakitanga (Caring), Whanaungatanga (Belonging) and Akoranga (Learning), along with strong house spirit, pride in the school and high expectations of performance and behaviour.
To apply for this position, please click on the link below and complete the Application Form via Microsoft Forms. Applications are to be submitted before 5.00pm on Monday 20 April 2026.
Music Teacher (April 2026) Application Form
Beginner Teachers are welcome to apply.
Note: This position is also advertised separately with additional Middle Management responsibilities.
Any queries, please contact Nicola Cruise at Nicola.cruise@waimea.school.nz or on 03 544 6099 (ext 813).
About Us
Our college is committed to providing a high-quality education for its students and emphasises the importance of achieving personal standards of excellence in academic, sporting, cultural and recreational activities. The college combines excellent facilities and a progressive curriculum with values centred around Caring, Belonging and Learning. We have strong house spirit, pride in the school and high expectations of performance and behaviour. Our values are reflected in the school motto: Semper Contendite (Always Strive).
