ESOL teacher

Cashmere High School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in New Zealand is seeking a passionate and dedicated certificated teacher for a full-time fixed-term position. You will be part of a collaborative team, inspiring students and delivering a high-quality learning programme. Applicants must be New Zealand registered teachers and ESOL specialists are preferred. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive teaching environment are included.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative teaching environment

Opportunities for professional learning and development

Vibrant school community

Qualifications

• Must be a New Zealand registered teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students to strive for excellence.
• Deliver a high-quality teaching and learning programme.
• Contribute to a supportive school environment.

Skills

Teaching ESOL

Creating a positive learning environment

Participating in co-curricular programmes

Continuing professional development

Education

New Zealand registered teacher

Job description

Overview

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 27/01/2027 (Short term curriculum need).

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

Learning languages

Cashmere High School is a vibrant, state co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 2300 students. We are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters citizenship, opportunities, vibrancy, and excellence - our COVE values.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated specialist to teach in our high-performing, collaborative team of staff.

The successful candidate will inspire students to strive for excellence and will be committed to delivering a high-quality teaching and learning programme.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position for the 2026 academic year. Beginning teachers can apply.

Please state specialist subjects, must be able to teach ESOL at all levels.

Ability to also teach junior Spanish or junior Japanese would be advantageous. This position is 0.6-1.0 FTE depending on successful applicant additional subjects. Teachers wanting to teach ESOL part time should still apply and state their preferred maximum number of hours per week (or FTE).

About you:

• Must be a New Zealand registered teacher.


• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment


• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment


• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular programme


• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.


• Opportunities for professional learning and development.


• A vibrant school community committed to excellence and innovation.

Applications including CV and cover letter addressed to the Principal John Stradwick, can be made using the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

Position description is available below.

How to apply

Please use the vacancy link to apply. Cover letter and CV addressed to the Principal John Stradwick.

Physical address:
172 Rose Street, Somerfield, Christchurch