Head of English — Lead a High-Achieving Dept.

Mercy McAuley; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McAuley High School in Auckland is seeking a permanent full-time experienced English teacher to lead the English Department from Term 1 2027. The role is for a secondary school (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, collaborative, with strong curriculum knowledge and competence in digital technologies. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and participate in religious instruction appropriate to the

Qualifications

• Experience leading an English department or curriculum area.
• Strong knowledge of English curriculum and assessment.
• Proven collaborative style with digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English Department and oversee curriculum planning.
• Deliver engaging English lessons and ensure consistency across year levels.
• Collaborate with staff on assessment and student progress.
• Participate in religious instruction aligned with the school’s character.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Collaboration

Digital technologies

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Certificated teacher (English)

Job description

McAuley High School in Auckland is seeking a permanent full-time experienced English teacher to lead the English Department from Term 1 2027. The role is for a secondary school (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, collaborative, with strong curriculum knowledge and competence in digital technologies. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and participate in religious instruction appropriate to the