Teacher in Charge ESOL

Fraser High School; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser High School is seeking an inspirational leader to become Teacher in Charge of ESOL. You will lead ESOL programmes, mentor staff, and align curricula with NZ standards to support multilingual learners in general streams and everyday life.

You will oversee student placement, progress tracking and develop Individual Learning and Career Plans in collaboration with learners and whānau, while managing ESOL funding and departmental resources.

Qualifications

• Experience leading ESOL programmes and teaching.
• Knowledge of NZC, ELIP and ELLP.
• Current NZ teacher registration.
• CELTA/TESSOL/TESOL preferred.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement high-quality ESOL teaching and learning programmes.
• Oversee student placement and track academic progress; develop Learning and Career Plans.
• Administer MOE ESOL funding applications and manage department resources.
• Foster Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships with learners, whānau and iwi.

Skills

ESOL leadership

Curriculum leadership

Mentoring staff

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NZ teacher registration

TESSOL/TESOL/CELTA preferred

Job description

Are you an experienced educator passionate about empowering multilingual learners? Fraser High School is seeking an inspirational, culturally responsive leader to join our team as Teacher in Charge of ESOL.

In this key leadership role, you will lead, manage, and implement high-quality teaching and learning programmes tailored to the diverse needs of our ESOL students. You will support learners in developing essential English literacy and language skills to succeed in general stream classes and everyday life.

Key responsibilities

• Professional and curriculum leadership:Develop and execute the ESOL annual strategic plan, mentor departmental staff through the Professional Growth Cycle, and align curriculum outlines with the NZC, ELIP, and ELLP.
• Student success and guidance:Oversee student placement, track academic progress, and create Individual Learning and Career Plans (LCPs) alongside learners and their whānau.
• Resource and funding management:Administer MOE ESOL funding applications and efficiently manage department resources.
• Community engagement:Foster strong Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships across our learners, whānau, iwi, and wider school community.

We are looking for a professional role model who exhibits outstanding classroom practice, strong administrative capabilities, and a deep commitment to equity and student achievement.

You will have a proven track record in ESOL teaching, curriculum design, and building positive relationships with culturally diverse communities.

Applicants must be well versed in the NZC, have current NZ teacher registration, preferable TESSOL, TESOL or CELTA and be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Start date on 28 January 2027.