Regional Head of Department PE

6 days ago


Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand OneSchool Global Full time NZ$100,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

We are hiring a [role] to join our [location] campus, where you will take ownership of [list the duties/what role entails/responsibilities].

Why you'll love working with us

Discover the joy of teaching at OneSchool Global, where educators are supported to thrive and be their best. When you join us, you'll enjoy:

  • Generous remuneration –Receive between 6-11% more than state salaries, and health insurance.
  • Small class sizes –Enjoy a focused and supportive teaching environment.
  • Online & on-campus learning –Teach students from across New Zealand via Zoom and other digital learning platforms.
  • Minimised pastoral responsibilities –Focus on teaching and learning, with dedicated student support on campus.
  • State of the art facilities & technology –Benefit from modern classrooms, industry-leading online learning tools, and strong IT support.
  • Professional growth & career pathways –Access ongoing professional development through our Global Teacher Academy and other genuine leadership or growth opportunities within our network.

About You

To be considered for this position you must have:

  •  [bullet point skills/credentials/degrees required].

About OSG

OneSchool Global is one of the world's largest, truly global schools, with over 8000 students, 120+ campuses and 2000 staff operating across 20 countries. Our innovative approach to education emphasises self-directed learning, where students take initiative and responsibility for their learning journey. In New Zealand, we have 18 campuses spanning across both North and South Islands.

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Working with us:

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career and truly experience the joy of teaching? If so, click apply today

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced head of department (HoD) PE, to provide curriculum leadership and ensure excellence in teaching and learning in Physical education across our New Zealand region's 18 campuses. 

As regional HoD of PE, you will be responsible for what is taught and how it's taught. You will lead curriculum design through the Learning to Learn Framework, ensuring assignments and lessons are engaging, innovative, and of the highest quality.

This role provides academic leadership across campuses by guiding teachers, overseeing curriculum and assessment, and ensuring alignment with NCEA requirements. It supports and mentors staff to maintain high teaching standards, collaborates with principals to monitor student progress, and promotes a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What you bring:

  • Proven excellence as a classroom teacher in PE
  • Leadership experience at middle or senior school level.
  • Strong curriculum planning and assessment expertise.
  • Ability to inspire, support and hold staff accountable.
  • Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience using digital learning tools effectively.
  • Valid NZ teachers registration
  • Eligibility to work in NZ

Why you will love working with us:

  • Competitive remuneration: Enjoy a salary consistently above the state sector. Health insurance and clothing allowance.
  • Generous non-contact time: Benefit from additional time for planning and professional development.
  • Cutting-edge technology: Utilise well established technology in our state-of-the-art learning spaces.
  • Supportive environment: Small class sizes with a max of 20 students online or 15 F2F per class, supported by extensive organisational resources.
  • Professional development: Access our dedicated Teacher Academy for professional growth.
  • Commitment to wellbeing: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance - no after-school sport or cultural activities.

Applications from overseas-trained teachers are welcome, but New Zealand teaching experience is required. Travel is not a requirement of this role.

This position can be based at our Timaru campus; please state your preferred location(s) in your application letter.

Anticipated start: Term 1, 2026

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