English teacher

Woodford House; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hawke's Bay is seeking a permanent, full-time Teacher of English to join their nurturing team. The role includes teaching at all levels, including scholarship English. The ideal candidate will have relevant teaching qualifications and a commitment to high educational standards. Applications are open until 5pm, Sunday 5 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Teaching Council of New Zealand or ability to obtain it.
• Teaching experience desirable, specifically English to senior level.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the Special Character of Woodford House.

Responsibilities

• Teach English at all levels, including scholarship English.
• Promote exceptional education in a blended learning environment.
• Meet future-focused learning goals.

Skills

Teaching experience in English

High level communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to teach scholarship English

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Registration with the Teaching Council of New Zealand

Job description

Overview

Woodford House, a leading special character, state-integrated, boarding and day school for Y7–13 girls, in Hawke's Bay, is seeking to appoint a permanent, full-time Teacher of English to join our team. We nurture each girl who walks through our doors so that her light shines brighter. This role may be required to teach at all levels, including scholarship English and junior social sciences.

The position is to commence term 1, 2026.

About you

• Registration with the Teaching Council of New Zealand, or ability to obtain it


• A relevant teaching or other qualification


• Teaching experience desirable, specifically English to senior level


• The ability to teach scholarship English


• The ability to promote exceptional education in a blended learning environment


• A willingness to meet our future-focused learning goals


• High level communication and interpersonal skills


• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the Special Character of Woodford House

If you are motivated by the prospect of being part of a vibrant teaching team and would enjoy the challenges of this exciting role, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Please state other teaching subjects as part of your application.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and satisfactorily pass all pre-employment checks such as Police Vetting and reference checking. An application form and position description can be found on our website: www.woodford.school.nz/careers

To apply, please send your completed application form and CV to Vickie Hope, Director of People and Administration at [e-mail] by 5pm, Sunday 5 October 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and please note that interviews may be held while the advert is still live.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
3 Iona Road, Havelock North