VACANCIES X3
PERMANENT HOMEROOM TEACHER
Rodney College is a co-educational state secondary school (Years 9-13) serving a semi-rural community north of Auckland.
We are offering a permanent Homeroom Teacher position from Term 1, 2027. This role is currently a fixed-term position and is being made permanent.
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Permanent, full-time
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Start date: Term 1, 2027
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Salary in accordance with the STCA
Applicants must:
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Hold, or be eligible for, full registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
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Have the right to work in New Zealand. Applications from people without current New Zealand work rights cannot be considered.
To apply, please send:
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A CV
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A cover letter
Referees will be requested from shortlisted applicants only. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The current holder of this role is eligible to apply.
For application pack click here
Closing date: 19 November 2026
Contact: Jo Warahi, Principal’s PA, jo.warahi@rodneycollege.school.nz
TEACHER OF SCIENCE (Biology preferred)
Fixed term, Start Date 28/01/2027 - finishing date 27/01/2028 (parental leave cover)
0.8 FTTE Term 1, then 0.6 FTTE Terms 2, 3 and 4
Rodney College is a Year 9 to 13 co-educational school of around 400 students in Wellsford, north of Auckland. We're a school where students are known by name, the classroom comes first, and our semi-rural community is a genuine partner in learning. Our values of whanaungatanga, ako, hauora and manaakitanga underpin everything we do.
We're seeking a registered teacher to teach Science across Years 9 to 13 covering parental leave. The ability to teach Biology at senior levels is preferred. The position is 0.8 FTTE in Term 1 and 0.6 FTTE in Terms 2, 3 and 4, commencing at the start of Term 1, 2027 and concluding when the permanent staff member returns to their duties or their parental leave formally ends on 27/01/2028.
You'll join a supportive Science department with well-equipped laboratories, technician support and small classes committed to the success of every student. Salary and conditions are as provided in the current Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement. Applicants must hold current New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate, have the right to work in New Zealand, and be available to commence at the start of Term 1, 2027. This fixed-term position does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation support.
Please note that the present incumbent intends to apply for this position.
To apply, email a cover letter and CV to Jo Warahi, Principal's PA, at jo.warahi@rodneycollege.school.nz. A job description and person specification are available on request. Please don't include referee details with your application; these will be requested from shortlisted applicants only.
Applications close 4pm, Monday 23 November 2026.
ACTING HOD MAORI
Fixed-term, Full time, Terms 1 and 2, 2027, with 2 fixed-term Management Units, 1 MMA
About Rodney College
Rodney College is a Year 9 to 13 co-educational state secondary school of around 365 students in Wellsford, north of Auckland. We know our students by name.
The position
We’re looking for a registered teacher to lead our Māori department for Terms 1 and 2 2027, or until a permanent Head of Department takes up the role, whichever is earlier. You’ll teach Te Reo Māori and other subjects as required across Years 9 to 13, lead curriculum and assessment, build strong links with whānau and the local community, and lead tikanga Māori across the school, including pōwhiri and other formal occasions.
This is a fixed-term position to cover a vacancy while the permanent role is recruited. The permanent position is expected to be advertised in Term 1 2027. This appointment carries no expectation of permanent employment, and everyone is welcome to apply for the permanent role when it’s advertised.
About you
• You’re a registered teacher with a current practising certificate, or eligible for one.
• You can teach Te Reo Māori to Year 13 and have a sound understanding of NCEA assessment.
• You have the te reo and tikanga to lead and guide the school in pōwhiri, karakia and other formal occasions with confidence.
• You can lead a department, plan a programme and work closely with colleagues, students and whānau.
• You hold high expectations of students and build strong relationships with them.
Conditions
The 2 units and 1 MMA are fixed-term, paid for the period of the appointment. Appointment is subject to reference checks and safety checks under the Children’s Act 2014.
How to apply
The job description is available from Jo Warahi. Send your CV, a covering letter and the names of two referees to jo.warahi@rodneycollege.school.nz by Thursday 26 November 2026. Interviews - Week of 30 November 2026