What are the chances of getting a teaching job in NZ?

What are the chances of getting a job?

Opportunities for secondary school teachers depend on what subjects you want to teach, and where you want to work.
Competition for positions is rising because:

• the number of vacancies for secondary school teachers has been dropping since 2008
• the number of school teachers leaving their jobs is at the lowest point in 10 years
• the number of secondary school teacher trainees graduating reached record highs in 2011.

Demand for teachers strongest in certain subjects and locations

Despite the increased competition for jobs, there are still shortages of teachers in some secondary subjects. Your chances of getting a job are also good if you're willing to teach at a school in a rural or low socio-economic area. New teachers who choose to teach in these types of schools are eligible for an extra annual payment under the Government's Voluntary Bonding Scheme.