English and/or ELL teacher – 2026

Manurewa High School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A large multicultural secondary school in Auckland is seeking an exceptional English teacher. The successful candidate will engage with diverse learners and foster a student-centered classroom, demonstrating effective teaching strategies. Suitable applicants will be committed to equity and familiarity with the NZ Curriculum. Salary ranges from $59,305 to $95,400 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching English and/or EAL/ELL.
• Commitment to equity and culturally sustaining pedagogy.
• Ability to teach linguistically diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons.
• Support students from diverse backgrounds.
• Foster a student-centered classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching English

Culturally sustaining pedagogy

Classroom management

Education

Certification in teaching

Strong knowledge of NZ Curriculum

Job description

Overview

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

We are looking for an exceptional English and/or English as an Additional Language (EAL/ELL) teacher to join our collaborative, collegial and diverse English Learning Area. Experience teaching English as an additional language or teaching linguistically diverse learners is advantageous. Suitable candidates will have experience teaching junior English and NCEA English.

To serve in our kura you must be a relational and student-centred practitioner who demonstrates effective classroom practice. We are looking for someone with a commitment to equity, strong culturally sustaining pedagogy and knowledge of the evolving NZ Curriculum.

We are one of the largest multicultural schools in NZ, with over 2,300 students. We serve a predominantly Pasifika and Māori community and are dedicated to serving our school community in mana-enhancing and culturally sustaining ways. We are led strongly by our values of respect, excellence, whanaungatanga and akoranga, which guide how we work together as a school and community. As a school community, we are committed to mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori and equity for ākonga. We work towards these goals through a strong localised, engaging, and responsive curriculum.

We encourage keen or curious applicants to get in touch, and we welcome you to come in for a visit.

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 the applicant's 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 & cover letter.

Physical address:
67 Browns Road, Manurewa, Auckland