VACANCIES
ENGLISH TEACHER – FULL TIME, FIXED TERM (2026)
Rodney College, Wellsford
Rodney College is seeking a skilled and engaging Teacher of English to join our team for the 2026 school year. This is a full-time, fixed-term position to cover parental leave.
The successful applicant will have a strong grasp of the English curriculum (Years 9–13), set high expectations for achievement, and foster a love of learning in their students.
You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive department that values professional growth, wellbeing, and genuine enjoyment of teaching. Applicants should be inclusive, approachable, and committed to helping every student achieve their best. Please state supporting subjects and co-curricular interests.
Click here for an application pack. Email completed application, CV, and covering letter to principal@rodneycollege.school.nz
Applications close Friday 8 November 2025.
ENGLISH TEACHER – FULL TIME, PERMANENT(2026)
Rodney College, Wellsford
Rodney College is seeking a skilled and engaging Teacher of English to join our team for the 2026 school year. This is a full-time, permanent position.
The successful applicant will have a strong grasp of the English curriculum (Years 9–13), set high expectations for achievement, and foster a love of learning in their students.
You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive department that values professional growth, wellbeing, and genuine enjoyment of teaching. Applicants should be inclusive, approachable, and committed to helping every student achieve their best. Please state supporting subjects and co-curricular interests.
Click here for an application pack. Email completed application, CV, and covering letter to principal@rodneycollege.school.nz
Applications close Friday 21 November 2025.
SPORTS COORDINATOR
Rodney College is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Sports Coordinator to join our team. This is a part-time position of 30 hours per week (neg) during term time only, commencing as soon as possible.
The successful applicant will have a genuine interest in sport and the ability to coordinate a wide range of sporting opportunities for our Year 9–13 students. Key responsibilities include managing team entries, and liaising effectively with students, staff, parents, and sports organisations.
A full driver’s licence is required, as the position includes transporting students to events across Northland. Some days may be longer, as travel to northern schools can mean returning after 5:00 pm. The position is covered under the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement. A successful police vetting is a condition of employment.
Please forward your covering letter, including two current employer referees and CV to eo@rodneycollege.school.nz Applications close 14th November 2025.
TEACHER – YEAR 9 or 10 HOMEROOM - FULL TIME, PERMANENTor FIXED TERM 12 MONTHS
Secondary (Years 7–13) | Certificated Teacher
Subjects may include: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, Technology, Health and Physical Education, The Arts, Te Reo Māori, and Languages. Primary-trained teachers are welcome to apply. Suitable for beginning teachers.
Rodney College is seeking an inspiring teacher who wants to make a real difference for students as they begin their secondary school journey. This position leads a Year 9 or 10 class and focuses on building strong foundations in learning, confidence and connection. Please state areas of strength and possible teaching subjects.
Our school values - Ako, Manaakitanga, Hauora and Whanaungatanga - guide everything we do. You’ll help students discover their strengths, challenge themselves, and take pride in being part of our school community.
This is a hands-on role that combines teaching with genuine pastoral care, creating a classroom where every student feels known, supported and motivated to achieve their best.
We are looking for someone who:
• Builds trusting relationships with students and families
• Creates engaging and meaningful learning opportunities
• Brings energy and optimism to their teaching
• Works collaboratively and contributes to a positive staff culture
A current New Zealand Teaching Council Practising Certificate is required.
Join Rodney College - a school where students are known by name, values are lived every day, and great teaching changes lives.
Click here for an application pack. Email completed application, CV, and covering letter to principal@rodneycollege.school.nz
Applications close Friday 21 November 2025.
TEACHER OF SCIENCE (PERMANENT, FULL-TIME)
Rodney College - Wellsford
Rodney College is seeking an enthusiastic and capable Science teacher to join our committed team. The successful applicant will be able to teach Science across all levels, with strengths in Physics and Chemistry. The ability to teach Mathematics would be an advantage.
An opportunity may exist for a Management Unit (MU), depending on skills and experience, to support leadership in an identified area of priority within the department or wider school.
We are looking for a teacher who:
· Has strong curriculum knowledge and high expectations for student achievement.
· Builds positive relationships with students and colleagues.
· Brings energy, professionalism, and a willingness to contribute to our wider school life.
Rodney College is a well-resourced semi-rural secondary school serving a supportive community, conveniently located between Auckland and Whangārei.
Start date: Term 1, 2026
Applications close: CLOSE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Click here for application pack. Please send your CV, covering letter, and the names of two referees (one of whom should be your current Principal or SLT line manager) to: Laurence Caltaux, Principal, Rodney College, Wellsford
Email: principal@rodneycollege.school.nz