Head of English -Tagged

Elim Christian College Mt Albert; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elim Christian College Mt Albert in Auckland is seeking a permanent, full-time Head of English. The role requires an experienced English teacher who can lead the department and also competently teach Years 9–13 English.

The successful applicant will be NZ registered, uphold Christian values, and foster culturally responsive teaching while supporting professional development and school-wide assessment practices.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Zealand teaching registration and have strong curriculum knowledge.
• Experience leading an English department and coordinating NCEA moderation.
• Ability to teach Year 9–13 English and contribute to literacy pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English teaching team and oversee planning, moderation and NCEA compliance.
• Teach a range of English classes from Years 9 to 13.
• Collaborate with the junior years team on literacy pedagogy and tracking students.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Team collaboration

English teaching

Education

New Zealand teaching registration

Job description

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

Located on a picturesque, historic site in Central Auckland, Elim Christian College Mt Albert is a state-integrated, Christian School, which caters for students from Years 0-13. We offer our students a quality education based on Christian values and the New Zealand Curriculum, Te Mātaiaho.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a permanent, full-time Head of English. We are looking for an experienced English teacher to lead this subject in our school, who can also competently teach Years 9-13 English.

The role includes:

• Leading the English teaching team.
• Overseeing the planning, moderation and NCEA compliance,
• Teaching a range of English classes between Years 9 and 13.
• Collaborating with the junior years team on literacy pedagogies and tracking student.
• Leading and mentoring team members in the department.
• Promoting and supporting professional development and learning
• Ensuring school assessment, reporting practices are being adhered to.

The successful applicant will:

• Be a New Zealand registered teacher with strong curriculum knowledge.
• Uphold the Christian values of our school.
• Demonstrate culturally empowering and responsive practices and contexts for teaching and learning.
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with students, staff and whānau.
• Be a collaborative, team player.
• Foster a positive classroom environment with high expectations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development.
• Be actively involved in the life of the school, including extracurricular activities.

The willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction, appropriate to our school, are conditions of appointment.

Physical address:
1 McLean Street, Mt Albert, Auckland

Postal Address:
P O Box 77020, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025, Mount Albert, Auckland, 1025