Media Studies / English Teacher

Rototuna Senior High School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rototuna Senior High School in New Zealand is seeking a passionate Certificated teacher for a full-time fixed-term role to cover study leave. You will teach English and media studies to senior students, spanning Years 7–15 / wharekura, and contribute to developing engaging, real-world learning experiences.

The role emphasises collaboration, a strong understanding of NCEA evidenced learning, and a commitment to helping students find personal and academic success while growing their dignity,

Qualifications

• Experience teaching senior students.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to collaboration to provide authentic learning.
• Experience using NCEA to identify and evidence student learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach English and media studies to senior students.
• Collaborate with staff to design deep learning experiences.
• Lead or contribute to co-curricular and social media projects when needed.

Skills

Media studies

English curriculum

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 09/12/2027 (Covering study leave)

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

English

Rototuna Senior High School is an innovative senior secondary school with modern purpose-built facilities and an amazing vibrant team of educators. We are an innovative senior secondary school, and we are seeking a passionate teacher and learner who has an excellent understanding of media studies and also the English curriculum. Media studies is an area of growth in our kura and you will be in a position to expand it further. For the right candidate, there is the potential for some leadership responsibility related to co-curricular and social media production within the school.

We pride ourselves on our collaborative, responsive practices with a focus on designing deep powerful learning experiences so our students can think critically, creatively and in caring ways. Our students are encouraged to connect their learning to the real world, solving problems, and exploring their passions. We are very serious about education and the difference it can make in people’s lives.

Ideally, you will have experience teaching senior students and demonstrate a commitment to collaboration in order to provide rich authentic learning experiences. Ideally, you will also have experience using NCEA to identify and evidence student learning. You will be driven by the desire to ensure every student can find personal and academic success in ways that grow their dignity, purpose and options.