Reading & Literacy Specialist for Teens — Collaborative & Future-Focused

Ashburton College; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashburton College invites applications for a Secondary English teacher (Years 7–15 / wharekura) to commence at the start of the 2027 school year. The successful applicant will deliver the reading and literacy development programme, work with students in whole class and small groups, and collaborate with teachers to promote wide reading.

We value enthusiasm, adaptability and a passion for children’s literature, with Structured Literacy familiarity seen as an advantage; Ashburton College is in Mid

Qualifications

• an understanding of how to teach literacy skills to teenagers
• knowledge and passion for children’s literature
• working collaboratively with other teachers
• enthusiasm, flexibility and adaptability
• a familiarity with Structured Literacy would be an advantage

Responsibilities

• implement the reading and literacy development programme
• work with students in whole class, small groups and individuals
• collaborate with teachers to promote wide reading and literacy

Skills

Literacy development

Collaborative teaching

Teen literacy

Structured Literacy

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Ashburton College invites applications for a Secondary English teacher (Years 7–15 / wharekura) to commence at the start of the 2027 school year. The successful applicant will deliver the reading and literacy development programme, work with students in whole class and small groups, and collaborate with teachers to promote wide reading.

We value enthusiasm, adaptability and a passion for children’s literature, with Structured Literacy familiarity seen as an advantage; Ashburton College is in Mid