English Language Teacher

Diocesan School for Girls; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocesan School for Girls in Auckland invites applications for a certificated English Language teacher. The role involves planning differentiated lessons for Years 7–10, assessing language progress, and establishing strong communication with students and their families.

You will work with the English Language team and pastoral staff to embed strategies across the curriculum and support learners toward NCEA and IB Diploma literacy expectations.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with current NZ registration.
• TESOL qualification (e.g. TESOL, CELTA, or equivalent).
• Experience teaching English Language/EAL in secondary settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated English Language lessons for Years 7–10.
• Assess and monitor students' language proficiency and progress.
• Communicate regularly with students and families.
• Collaborate with English Language team and pastoral staff to embed strategies.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Assessment & monitoring

Parent communication

Student engagement

Education

Teaching qualification

NZ teacher registration

TESOL qualification

Job description

Diocesan School for Girls – Auckland, North Island

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

Mō te tūranga | About the role

• Plan and deliver differentiated English Language lessons for English Excel and English Language Support classes covering Years 7–10, building reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
• Assess and monitor students' English language proficiency and progress, using this to set goals and adjust teaching and support programmes accordingly
• Build regular, meaningful communication and trust with English Language students and their families
• Work closely with the Director of English Language, the English Language Learning team, and pastoral and international staff to embed English Language strategies across the curriculum
• Support English Language students to meet the language and literacy demands of NCEA and IB Diploma assessments, liaising with the Director of English Language and teacher aides to develop teaching support across all literacy rich subjects
• A recognised teaching qualification and current New Zealand teacher registration (or eligibility for registration), along with a recognised English Language/TESOL qualification (e.g. TESOL, CELTA, or equivalent)
• Proven experience teaching or supporting English Language/EAL students, ideally within a Years 7–13 secondary setting
• Excellent classroom management skills, with the ability to differentiate lessons to meet a wide range of English language needs
• Empathy and cultural awareness, with a genuine commitment to the wellbeing and success of English language learners; fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese is an advantage
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with students and families from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• A collaborative approach, working effectively alongside the Director of English Language, Deans, Counsellors, subject teachers and pastoral staff

Diocesan School for Girls is a high-performing independent Anglican school located in Epsom, Auckland. Our students are motivated and supported to excel academically, creatively, and personally.

Physical address:
Clyde Street, Epsom, Auckland