French Teacher

Avonside Girls' High School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Avonside Girls’ High School is seeking a part-time, fixed-term French teacher for 15 hours per week (12 contact hours, 3 non-contact). Start date 28/01/2027 with end date 27/01/2028. Residency or a NZ work visa and registration are required.

The role involves teaching junior and senior French within a supportive, diverse department. Applicants may state other teaching subjects as there could be opportunities for additional hours in other departments.

Qualifications

• Residency or work visa and registration to teach in NZ is required.
• Ability to teach junior and senior French.
• Willingness to take additional subjects if needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach French to secondary students (Years 7–15 / wharekura).
• Deliver approximately 12 contact hours per week with 3 non-contact hours.
• Collaborate with the French department and contribute to school culture.

Skills

French language teaching

Language education

Adaptability

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.6, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Refreshment Leave cover)

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

Avonside Girls’ High School | Te Kura Kohine ō Ōtākaro is a multi-cultural and diverse school with a vision of empowering ākonga to thrive so they can lead the future. The school has a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and there is a focus on high expectations and equity. Avonside has a vibrant service, arts and sports culture and a desire to contribute to the wider life of the school is important.
We are seeking a teacher of French, with a love of languages and a passion for education, for 15 hours a week (12 contact hours, 3 non-contact hours). We value strongly relational practice, and the ability to confidently teach junior and senior French. The successful candidate will join an established and well-resourced department.
Please state other teaching subjects as there is the possibility of further hours in other departments.
Applicants must have residency or a work Visa and accompanying registration.