Teacher of English

Cambridge High School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A co-educational secondary school in Waikato is seeking a Certificated teacher for their English faculty, starting term 1, 2026. Candidates should prioritize a student-centered approach, engage with the community, and aim to foster a supportive and collaborative teaching environment. The role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on students' academic and cultural experiences.

Qualifications

• Open to keeping kaupapa Māori at the centre of teaching.
• Emphasis on staff wellbeing and a student-centred approach.
• Experience in collaborative and innovative teaching.

Responsibilities

• Join the English faculty starting term 1, 2026.
• Support student needs academically and culturally.
• Engage with the school community in various activities.

Job description

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

English

Overview

Cambridge High School (CHS) is a co-educational school, established in 1883, with a roll of approximately 1,800 students. Cambridge High School serves the interests of the community incredibly well, meeting the varied academic, trades, cultural and sporting needs of our students. Places at CHS are highly sought after with families choosing to move into town to gain access to the school.

A further opportunity exists to join our English faculty starting term 1 2026. The faculty is very collegial, collaborative, supportive, and innovative in its approach.

The ideal candidate will be open to keeping kaupapa Māori at the centre of their teaching and willing to learn and collaborate about ways to do this.

Staff wellbeing and a student-centred approach are the two driving forces of this faculty, and the ideal candidate will place strong emphasis on this in their practice. The successful applicant will enjoy having fun at work both in the classroom and in the faculty spaces. We welcome applications from candidates who are open to learning and working within the kind of environment that we have described.

Applicants who applied for the previous listing need not reapply. Although this is a new vacancy, all prior applications from the previous round will be considered.

How to apply

To apply, download and complete the application form on our website and submit with a covering letter, CV and evidence of teacher registration.

Address

Physical address: 25 Swayne Road, Cambridge

Additional

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