English Teacher

Taipa Area School; Northland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taipa Area School invites applications for an enthusiastic Certificated English teacher (Secondary, Years 7–15 / wharekura) for a full‑time, permanent role starting Term 1, 2027 (or by negotiation).

Proven experience teaching NCEA English, with Scholarship English a plus; the role may combine with middle management tasks such as Leader of Wellbeing, depending on experience. Join a collegial, well‑resourced faculty that prioritises student wellbeing and relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching NCEA English; Scholarship English a plus.
• Open to beginning teachers with the right attitude and commitment.
• Full-time, permanent position commencing Term 1, 2027 (or by negotiation).
• Role may be combined with middle management responsibilities such as Leader of Wellbeing (Dean) depending on experience.
• Join a collegial, well-resourced faculty with a relational, student-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to secondary students (Years 7–15 / wharekura).
• Contribute to student success through engaging, high‑quality planning and assessment.
• Support Hauora and manaakitanga within the classroom and school.

Skills

English

Education

NZ teaching qualification

Job description

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

English

The role may be combined with other middle management positions, like Leader of Wellbeing (Dean), based on experience and interest.

Join our team at Taipa Area School

At Taipa Area School, our vision - “Kia ngātahi te hoe, kia whakatere te waka ki uta” (Navigate together for success) reflects the strength of our connections with whānau, community, local hāpu and iwi. Grounded in the rich heritage of Ngāti Kahu, we pride ourselves on nurturing genuine relationships with our ākonga, providing a strong sense of belonging, wellbeing, and the foundations for personal and academic success.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and capable English teacher to join our team in a full-time, permanent position commencing Term 1, 2027 (or by negotiation).

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a collegial, well‑resourced faculty with a relational, student‑centred approach to teaching. We are looking for a passionate educator to ensure student success, supported by an experienced Leader of Learning. Proven experience teaching NCEA English, together with the ability to teach Scholarship English, would be an advantage, but we also welcome applications from beginning teachers with the right attitude and commitment.

Join us in Paradise! Doubtless Bay is a beautiful place to live and work. Only 50 minutes drive to Bay of Islands airport, 2 hours drive to Whangarei and 4 hours drive to Auckland. Our school is adjacent to Taipa Beach, which we proudly proclaim is the best open‑air classroom in Northland. Our kura is on a waka, putting student engagement and achievement at the forefront of everything we do, supported by hauora and our three core values of Manaakitanga, Painga, and Mahitahi, which we embody in our daily practices.

We welcome applications from NZ‑registered teachers looking to contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and forward‑thinking team environment.