Japanese Teacher

Pukekohe High School; Pukekohe; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Pukekohe High School is seeking an energetic Japanese teacher to join our languages faculty. The role involves delivering engaging Japanese lessons across all year levels while upholding high pedagogical standards and curriculum knowledge.

We value culturally responsive practice and collaborative curriculum planning, and you will contribute to our vibrant co-curricular programme, supporting students to reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Good pedagogical and curriculum knowledge for teaching across year levels.
• Ability to teach Japanese to all year levels.
• Strong classroom management skills and student engagement.
• Passionate about supporting students and upholding school values.

Responsibilities

• Empower and support all students in their learning journey.
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice and our vibrant co-curricular programme.
• Engage in collaborative curriculum planning and teaching with a growth mindset.

Skills

Japanese teaching

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Culturally responsive practice

Co-curricular programmes

Education

NZ teaching qualification

Job description

Pukekohe High School is looking for an energetic and passionate Japanese teacher to join our languages faculty.

PHS is a growing school on the southern fringes of Auckland, with a diverse student community. Our vision, 'Whiria te taangata, whiria te angituu - Weave the people, create success', sets an aspirational goal for our kura. Our values manaakitanga, kotahitanga, aarahitanga and puumautanga are at the heart of our work.

We believe that students thrive in learning environments that are relational, challenging, and connected. As a member of our team, you will be supported to grow your professional practice and play a key role in modelling and supporting our values in action.

Ideal candidate will have good pedagogical and curriculum knowledge with being able to teach Japanese to all year levels, strong classroom management skills and is passionate about helping students learn.

Key responsibilities

• Empower and support all students in their learning journey
• Commitment to our culturally responsive practice and our vibrant co-curricular programme is essential.
• Engage in collaborative curriculum planning and teaching with a growth mindset

The terms and conditions for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement. The salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $62,862 to $105,686, depending on applicant's qualifications and experience. Individuals' actual salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

Come and join our staff and help inspire our young students to do the very best in all things!