Literacy Specialist (Part-Time, 5h/wk) – Evidence-Based

Kings High School (Dunedin); Otago; On-site; NZD 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Kings High School Dunedin is seeking a committed specialist literacy teacher to deliver targeted literacy support with a two-hour weekly contact time. The role totals five hours per week, including planning, assessment and reporting, and runs as a fixed-term contract funded to September 2027.

The successful applicant will have a strong evidence-based literacy background, with a good understanding of Te ao Māori and Te reo Māori being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must be a certificated teacher with current practising certificate.
• Strong background in evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Good communication with students, staff and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted literacy support for students (2 hours contact time weekly).
• Total role is 5 hours per week with planning, assessment and reporting time.
• Fixed-term contract funded through to September 2027.
• Attend and contribute to literacy initiatives across the faculty.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Te Reo Māori knowledge

Education

New Zealand teaching qualification

Job description

Kings High School Dunedin is seeking a committed specialist literacy teacher to deliver targeted literacy support with a two-hour weekly contact time. The role totals five hours per week, including planning, assessment and reporting, and runs as a fixed-term contract funded to September 2027.

The successful applicant will have a strong evidence-based literacy background, with a good understanding of Te ao Māori and Te reo Māori being advantageous.