Full time, Permanent
Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership
English
1MU
We are one of the largest multicultural schools in New Zealand, with over 2,200 students representing more than 54 nationalities, a true reflection of Tamaki Makaurau.
We are led strongly by our educational framework Te Ara o Tawhaki and our values of Respect, Excellence, Whanaungatanga and Akoranga. They guide how we work together as a school community and our student motivation and achievement is strong, through the hard work and dedication of a caring and professional staff.
We are seeking an experienced English teacher and/or emerging leader to guide our Purakau English Pathway, which draws on Matauranga Maori to create meaningful and culturally sustaining connections within the English curriculum space with our akonga.
The ideal candidate will have experience in Junior and NCEA English and a strong commitment to kaupapa Maori/culturally sustaining teaching approaches. This role involves leading curriculum design, course planning, and assessment while fostering connections to whakapapa, whenua, and whanau.
Key responsibilities:
Develop and grow the Purakau English Pathway.
Collaborate with our team to strengthen a cohesive, mana-enhancing English curriculum.
Our kura serves a predominantly Maori and Pasifika community of 2,200 students and is committed to mana-enhancing practices and nurturing the aspirations of our akonga.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a pathway that empowers students, celebrates identity, and inspires creativity.
For overseas teachers looking to relocate to New Zealand to teach, the terms and conditions including base salary for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $59,305 to $95,400 depending on applicants' qualifications and experience. Individuals' actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.
How to apply Please go to our website (see vacancy link) and complete the application form, attaching your CV and cover letter.
Physical address:
67 Browns Road, Manurewa, Auckland
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