Job Vacancies

Teacher of English, full time, permanent

Are you an energetic educator who sees teaching as more than a job — a craft that brings joy, challenge, and growth? We’re looking for a passionate teacher who believes in the power of storytelling and literacy to transform learning. You’ll enjoy working within our culturally vibrant kura, designing engaging, relevant lessons, and bringing creativity and structure to the classroom. Experience in a high-equity index kura or similar setting is a plus.

We value teachers who:

  • Have high expectations for students and themselves
  • Are reflective, collaborative, and culturally responsive
  • Embrace innovation and digital tools
  • Love working in diverse, vibrant environments (75% Māori and Pasifika learners)

What we offer:

  • A supportive, collaborative team
  • Freedom to innovate and take risks
  • A culture that celebrates fun, creativity, and connection
  • Students who are eager for meaningful learning experiences and teachers who believe in them.

You will also have the opportunity to engage in project based learning that puts our students at the heart of all that we do.

New Zealand teacher registration and certification would be an advantage but is not a prerequisite for applicants. However, the successful applicant will need to obtain this before commencing.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $68k to $105k, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

Applications, to include a cover letter, CV and the completed Application Form to Philippa Kaisser, Principal’s EA via email: [email protected]

Upcoming Events

Subject Conferences

When: 2:30 pm, 27 August 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 27 August 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 27 August 2026

School production – Dare to Dream

7pm - 8:30pm

When: 23 September 2026

School production – Dare to Dream

6:30pm - 8:00pm

When: 24 September 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 24 September 2026

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