English and Media Studies Teacher

New Plymouth Girls' High School; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

New Plymouth Girls' High School in Taranaki is seeking a creative and passionate English and Media Studies Teacher to join our collaborative English department in 2027. This fixed term role runs from Term 1, 2027 to 19 November 2027, with opportunities to teach both junior and senior English and senior Media Studies.

Applicants must hold current NZ teacher registration and be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ teacher registration and be eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Experience welcome but beginners also encouraged.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and passion for Media Studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach English and Media Studies to junior and senior students.
• Be part of a collaborative English department within New Plymouth Girls' High School in 2027.
• Support student engagement and progress in outcomes.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Media Studies passion

Team collaboration

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

New Plymouth Girls' High School Taranaki

English and Media Studies Teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 19/11/2027 (Parental leave)

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

New Plymouth Girls’ High School is seeking a creative and passionate English and Media Studies Teacher to join our collaborative, collegial and well-resourced English department in 2027.

This is a fixed term position commencing in Term 1, 2027 and concluding 19 November 2027, with the opportunity to teach both junior and senior English and senior Media Studies. We are seeking a teacher who is committed to achieving positive outcomes for all learners and who can demonstrate a strong focus on student progress and engagement.

The successful applicant will have strong curriculum knowledge, and a passion for Media Studies.

We welcome applications from both experienced and beginning teachers.

Applicants must hold current NZ teacher registration and be eligible to work in New Zealand.

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.