KAIAKO - ENGLISH

Nelson College for Girls; Nelson; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson College for Girls seeks an enthusiastic kaiako with a genuine passion for English to commence on 28 January 2027, finishing 27 January 2028. The role invites you to state supporting subjects and contribute to student success in a central Nelson setting.

Applicants should enact Te Tiriti o Waitangi, connect easily with young people, and be flexible, creative and organised. NZ Teacher Registration is required and involvement in the wider school life is expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Zealand Teacher Registration.
• Passion for English with ability to connect with ākonga.
• Willing to contribute to wider life of the school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English instruction to students.
• Integrate supporting subjects as required.
• Engage ākonga and connect learning to life.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in school activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Creativity

Organised

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

New Zealand Teaching Registration

Job description

This position is to commence on 28 January 2027 and ends on 27 January 2028.

Nelson College for Girls is in the heart of beautiful Nelson. We are proud of the many successes of our ākonga and our ārahi programme. We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring kaiako with a genuine passion for English. Please state supporting subjects.

Applicants will enact our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and should be able to connect easily with young people, making learning relevant to life. Excellent communication skills are important as is the need to be flexible, creative and organised.

As a classroom practitioner, you will have experience with providing rich learning opportunities with demonstrated practice of high expectations for ākonga and culturally responsive pedagogies. A willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school is essential.

Applicants must have New Zealand Teacher Registration.