English Language Teacher Years 8 to 13

TKKM o Wairarapa; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TKKM o Wairarapa invites a motivated kaiako to teach English across Years 8–13, including NCEA English. The role focuses on planning engaging programmes that develop literacy, language growth, critical thinking, and student success.

You will foster a positive learning environment, understand NCEA assessment processes, and implement refreshed English curriculum changes relevant to the kura to support student achievement.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver engaging English programmes across Years 8–13.
• Provide a positive, supportive learning environment for students to achieve academic and social success.
• Strong understanding of NCEA requirements: assessment design, internal/external, moderation, verification, documentation.
• Knowledge of the refreshed English curriculum and ability to implement changes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English programmes that develop literacy and language growth.
• Monitor student progress and provide accurate assessment records and feedback.

Skills

English teaching

Curriculum planning

NCEA/Assessment knowledge

Positive classroom environment

Education

Teaching qualification

NZ teacher registration (or equivalent)

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivational kaiako with proven ability to teach English across Years 8 to 13, including NCEA English and equivalent secondary qualifications.

It is essential that you:

• canplan and deliverengaging programmes that develop literacy skillsand English language growth, promote critical thinking,andmeet the needs of our students
• providea positive and supportive learning environment for students to achieve academic andsocial success
• have a strong understanding of NCEA requirements, including assessment design, internal and external assessments, moderation, verification and accurate assessment documentation
• havea growing knowledge and understandingof the refreshed English curriculum and the ability to implement curriculum changes relevant to the kura.