English Teacher — Culturally Responsive & Collaborative

Mercury Bay Area School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Bay Area School in Whitianga, New Zealand, seeks an enthusiastic English teacher to teach across the middle and senior years. The successful applicant will work within a kura that champions engaging, purposeful language and literature learning aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum.

The role emphasises critical thinking, communication, and developing a lifelong appreciation of language. A strong focus on literacy and culturally responsive pedagogy is essential, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Commitment to developing engaging, purposeful learning programmes.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across middle and senior years.
• Contribute to culturally responsive and mana-based teaching practices.

Job description

Mercury Bay Area School in Whitianga, New Zealand, seeks an enthusiastic English teacher to teach across the middle and senior years. The successful applicant will work within a kura that champions engaging, purposeful language and literature learning aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum.

The role emphasises critical thinking, communication, and developing a lifelong appreciation of language. A strong focus on literacy and culturally responsive pedagogy is essential, with opportunities to