Acting Head of Department - English

New Plymouth Girls' High School; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A New Zealand secondary school is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher for the Acting Head of Department – English role for the 2026 academic year. This full-time, fixed-term position provides an opportunity to develop leadership skills while supporting initiatives within a collegial English department. Applicants must hold current NZ teacher registration and have a strong understanding of the English curriculum.

Benefits

Ongoing professional learning

Supportive and welcoming staff

Well-resourced facilities

Qualifications

• Must hold current NZ teacher registration.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Knowledge of upcoming developments in the English curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English department and develop leadership capabilities.
• Support established initiatives within the English department.

Education

Current NZ teacher registration

Thorough knowledge of the English curriculum

Job description

New Plymouth Girls' High School Taranaki

Acting Head of Department - English

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 11/12/2026 (Refreshment leave)

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership

English

4FTMU + 1FTMMA

An exciting leadership role has become available at New Plymouth Girls’ High School for 2026. We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher to step into the Acting Head of Department – English role to cover refreshment leave.

This position provides an opportunity to develop your leadership capability while supporting and extending the successful initiatives already established within our large and collegial English department.

We are also advertising a permanent role for a teacher of English, and these two positions could be combined for the right applicant.

Applicants must hold current NZ teacher registration, be eligible to work in New Zealand, and have a thorough knowledge of the English curriculum and upcoming developments.

As a school community, we provide a caring and inclusive teaching and learning environment, with a strong pastoral support system. The school has strong values, with Whakamana/Respect, Haepapa/Responsibility and Whanaungatanga/Positive Relationships, central to all we do.

We offer ongoing professional learning, a supportive and welcoming staff and community, as well as well-resourced facilities.

How to apply

Please send your application form, covering letter, CV and direct enquiries to:

Physical address: 60 Northgate, New Plymouth

Postal Address: Private Bag 2049, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth, 4342

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