Staff Vacancies
Relief Teachers Needed
We are looking for NZ Registered teachers to join our Teacher Relief register.
If you are interested, please send your CV and a brief email of introduction, stating your teaching subjects, to relief@eggs.school.nz.
In-School Teacher Training Opportunities
Epsom Girls Grammar is keen to support those wanting to train as a teacher working with one of the In-School Training providers for new graduates and those looking for a career change – onsite teacher training at a local high school with your university fees paid for and a stipend paid to you while you train. These models give teacher trainees the advantage of training on-the-job, alongside outstanding teachers and mentors, giving them first-hand experience of all school life. While training, they complete their Graduate or Post Graduate teachers diploma course online through the training provider.
We have now reached capacity for our 2026 intake. To register your interest in school-based teacher training for 2027, please email tdriller@eggs.school.nz.
Current Vacancies
Senior Leadership Team
- Deputy Principal - Permanent, Full Time (commencing 28 January 2027)
Middle Management
- Head of Deans - Permanent, Full Time (3 x MUs, 1 x MMA)(commencing 18 January 2027)
- Director of Boarding - Epsom House - Permanent, Full Time (commencing 27 October 2026)
- Head of Department (HOD) Guidance (Student Support) - Long Term Relieving (LTR), Full Time (01/03/27 - 19/11/27) (2 x MUs, 1 x MMA)
Teaching Staff
- Year Level Dean - Permanent, Full Time (commencing 18 January 2027)
- Cambridge Qualifications Co-ordinator - Permanent, Full Time (commencing 28 January 2027)
- Learning Centre Teacher - Permanent, Part Time (up to 0.8 FTTE) (commencing 28 January 2027)
- Teacher of Japanese and/or Chinese - Long Term Relieving (LTR) (Parental Leave) (28 January 2027 - 27 January 2028)
Support Staff
- Teacher Aide - Permanent, Part Time (commencing 28 January 2027)
- Teacher Aide - Permanent, Full Time (commencing 28 January 2027)
- Director of Property Services - Permanent, Full Time (commencing 12 October 2026 or by negotiation)
Current Employment Opportunities
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Deputy Principal - Permanent, Full Time (8 x MUs, 1 x MMA) (commencing 28 January 2027)
Due to a recent retirement we are looking for an experienced educator with a proven track record of effective leadership to join our Senior Leadership Team. The successful applicant will have a passion for leading and supporting an environment where all girls can thrive and achieve their highest aspirations. They will also be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, courageous and innovative problem solving and enjoy working in a high-performing team environment.
The specific area(s) of responsibility for the successful candidate will depend on the strengths they can contribute to the Leadership Team so we invite experienced educational leaders who enjoy working hard and seeing improved student outcomes as the result, to apply.
Closing date: Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 12.00pm
To be considered for this role, please submit a completed Application Form (link below), your CV, a cover letter, and two forms of identification, i.e. passport, driver's license
NB: Prior to using the fillable PDF, please download a copy before you begin filling it in to ensure that the changes are saved.
Email the requested documentation as separate PDF file attachments to:
Catherine Readhead
Email: employment@eggs.school.nz
MIDDLE MANAGEMENT
Head of Deans - Permanent, Full Time (3 x MUs, 1 x MMA) (commencing 18 January 2027)
We seek an experienced educator who has effective pastoral care practices and enjoys working with others to help young people achieve their highest aspirations. The successful applicant will lead by example and have a repertoire of tools to support positive behaviour habits for students. They will also lead a large team of deans (two per year level) and enjoy building strong learning focussed relationships with other staff and parents. Please state teaching subject(s) in your application.
Closing date: Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 12.00pm
To be considered for this role, please submit a completed Application Form (link below), your CV, a cover letter, and two forms of identification, i.e. passport, driver's license
NB: Prior to using the fillable PDF, please download a copy before you begin filling it in to ensure that the changes are saved.
Email the requested documentation as separate PDF file attachments to:
Catherine Readhead
Email: employment@eggs.school.nz
Director of Boarding - Permanent, Full Time (commencing 27 October 2026)
We seek an enthusiastic and experienced educator who can lead Epsom House, the boarding facility of Epsom Girls Grammar School. Epsom House has around 140 boarders aged from 13 – 18 years, resident seven days a week during school terms. Our boarders come from a diverse range of cultures and experiences, and are supported by a strong, positive House culture.
The Director of Boarding will be responsible for the leadership of the boarding house as well as being an active member of the Epsom Girls Grammar School Community. The successful applicant will work constructively with both the current Epsom House staff and the School Senior Leadership Team, to provide a supportive, safe and inclusive environment for our boarding students. Connecting the Boarding House to the School is important to us so if you are a teacher, please state your specialist teaching subject(s) in your covering letter.
Epsom Girls Grammar School | Te Kura Tuarua o Ngā Taitamāhine o Maungawhau, is a school that strives for excellence, in performance, in the connections between people and in its pastoral supports. As a school we have always taken girls’ education seriously and, in all that we do, we seek to grow women of great character. In our kura we value courage, aroha, community, and manawa reka, and these values are woven through our words and our actions – from a governance level through to a classroom and co-curricular level, as well as in informal interactions on campus, and in the community.
We are a large, urban school for girls, with a current role of 2,300 students. Our expert staff teach towards the national qualification, NCEA, and from this year, are offering Cambridge International courses and learning (where appropriate). We have a large co-curricular programme of sports, visual and performing arts, cultural expression as well as charity and service opportunities.
All staff are expected to take an active role in contributing to this area of the School. Accommodation may be available to the successful candidate.
Closing date: Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 12.00pm
To be considered for this role, please submit a completed Application Form (link below), your CV, a cover letter, and two forms of identification, i.e. passport, driver's license
NB: Prior to using the fillable PDF, please download a copy before you begin filling it in to ensure that the changes are saved.
Email the requested documentation as separate PDF file attachments to:
Catherine Readhead
Email: employment@eggs.school.nz
Head of Department (HOD) Guidance - Long Term Relieving (LTR), Full Time (2 x MUs, 1 x MMA) (1 March 2027 - 19 November 2027)
Due to our Head of Department (HOD) Guidance receiving a Study Award, we have a Long Term Relieving (LTR) position in our team.
We are looking for a passionate and professional Guidance Counsellor to work with and lead our strong team of Guidance Counsellors. The successful applicant will have had experience in secondary schools and enjoy working and contributing to a team environment.
Closing date: Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 12.00pm
To be considered for this role, please submit a completed Application Form (link below), your CV, a cover letter, and two forms of identification, i.e. passport, driver's license
NB: Prior to using the fillable PDF, please download a copy before you begin filling it in to ensure that the changes are saved.
Email the requested documentation as separate PDF file attachments to:
Catherine Readhead
Email: employment@eggs.school.nz
TEACHING STAFF
Year Level Dean - Permanent, Full Time
We seek an experienced educator who has a passion for supporting students’ developing positive learning habits to support their academic and wellbeing success. We have a large pastoral team with two deans at each year level and a highly collegial working environment. Please state teaching subject(s) in your application.
Closing date: Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 12.00pm
To be considered for this role, please submit a completed Application Form (link below), your CV, a cover letter, and two forms of identification, i.e. passport, driver's license
NB: Prior to using the fillable PDF, please download a copy before you begin filling it in to ensure that the changes are saved.
Email the requested documentation as separate PDF file attachments to:
Catherine Readhead
Email: employment@eggs.school.nz
Cambridge Qualifications Co-ordinator - Permanent, Full Time (1 x MU)
We seek a highly organized and agentic professional to lead our Cambridge qualification and exams process. This role requires close attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will work closely with a Senior Leader, teaching staff and students. This role involves leading exam systems, overseeing enrichment and the culture of the Cambridge programme, and communication with a varied team of leaders. Experience of Cambridge is advantageous but not essential and training can be provided.
Closing date: Thursday 8 October 2026 at 12.00pm
To be considered for this role, please submit a completed Application Form (link below), your CV, a cover letter, and two forms of identification, i.e. passport, driver's license
NB: Prior to using the fillable PDF, please download a copy before you begin filling it in to ensure that the changes are saved.
Email the requested documentation as separate PDF file attachments to:
Catherine Readhead
Email: employment@eggs.school.nz
Learning Centre Teacher - Permanent, Part Time (up to 0.8 FTTE)
We seek an experienced and qualified learning support teacher to implement our learning support programme designed to provide an individualized programme to accelerate foundational learning and self management skills. This position could be suitable for someone primary trained or who has experience teaching across multiple levels.
Closing date: Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 12.00pm
To be considered for this role, please submit a completed Application Form (link below), your CV, a cover letter, and two forms of identification, i.e. passport, driver's license
NB: Prior to using the fillable PDF, please download a copy before you begin filling it in to ensure that the changes are saved.
Email the requested documentation as separate PDF file attachments to:
Catherine Readhead
Email: employment@eggs.school.nz
Teacher of Japanese and/or Chinese - Long Term Relieving (LTR) (Parental Leave), Full Time
An opportunity has come available for a Teacher of Japanese and/or Chinese to join a collaborative and well-resourced department.
Closing date: Thursday 8 October 2026 at 12.00pm
To be considered for this role, please submit a completed Application Form (link below), your CV, a cover letter, and two forms of identification, i.e. passport, driver's license
NB: Prior to using the fillable PDF, please download a copy before you begin filling it in to ensure that the changes are saved.
Email the requested documentation as separate PDF file attachments to:
Catherine Readhead
Email: employment@eggs.school.nz
SUPPORT STAFF
Teacher Aide - Permanent, Part Time
We seek an experienced Teacher Aide to support students with identified learning needs. The applicant needs to be highly organized, have strong literacy skills and enjoy working in a team and with young people.
Closing date: Thursday 8 October at 12.00pm
To be considered for this role, please submit a completed Application Form (link below), your CV, a cover letter, and two forms of identification, i.e. passport, driver's license
NB: Prior to using the fillable PDF, please download a copy before you begin filling it in to ensure that the changes are saved.
Email the requested documentation as separate PDF file attachments to:
Catherine Readhead
Email: employment@eggs.school.nz
Teacher Aide - Permanent, Full Time
We seek an experienced Teacher Aide to support identified students with learning needs. The applicant needs to be highly organized, have strong literacy skills and enjoy working in a team and with young people.
Closing date: Thursday 8 October at 12.00pm
To be considered for this role, please submit a completed Application Form (link below), your CV, a cover letter, and two forms of identification, i.e. passport, driver's license
NB: Prior to using the fillable PDF, please download a copy before you begin filling it in to ensure that the changes are saved.
Email the requested documentation as separate PDF file attachments to:
Catherine Readhead
Email: employment@eggs.school.nz
