English Language Learning Teacher

Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School; Spreydon-Cashmere Community; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Hillmorton High School in Christchurch is seeking an experienced ESOL teacher to join our team. Starting January 2027, this is a part-time, permanent position supporting high-quality ESOL teaching and learning within our ESOL programme.

The successful applicant will teach ESOL across a range of year levels and proficiency stages, engaging students through well-planned, inclusive classroom practice. NZ registered teacher status and willingness to contribute to co-curricular activities are

Qualifications

• Experience in NCEA EL teaching, a relevant specialist qualification in TESOL/ESL (or equivalent), and experience operating successfully in a department team are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL across a range of year levels and proficiency stages.
• Engage and motivate students through well-planned, inclusive classroom practice.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and whānau.
• Commit to our co-curricular programme.

Skills

ESOL teaching

Inclusive classroom

Curriculum planning

Relational pedagogy

Education

TESOL/ESL qualification

New Zealand registered teacher

Job description

Hillmorton High School is a diverse urban coeducational school situated in the southwest of Christchurch. The school is a fast-growing Year 7 to 13 school with dedicated middle and senior schools. We have a roll of around 1,400 and with further building works underway, the roll is expected to increase in the next few years.We provide students with a caring and supportive environment, to help them achieve academic excellence, leadership skills and a love of learning.

Experienced teachers only please.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a small team atHillmorton High School.

Starting January 2027, we are seeking an experienced enthusiastic and committed teacher of ESOL to join our team. This is a part-time, permanent position, supporting high-quality teaching and learning within our ESOL programme.

The successful applicant will be able to teach ESOL across a range of year levels and proficiency stages, with the ability to engage and motivate students through well-planned, inclusive, and effective classroom practice. Experience in NCEA EL teaching, a relevant specialist qualification in TESOL/ESL (or equivalent), and experience operating successfully in a department team are preferred.

We are seeking a reflective and student-focused teacher who demonstrates strong curriculum knowledge and effective classroom management. The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and whānau is essential.

Please also indicate other subjects you can teach in your application. Understanding and ability to teach using culturally responsive and relational pedagogy is essential.

The successful applicant must be a New Zealand registered teacher and also be willing to commit to our co-curricular programme.