Teacher of English

St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton); Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily cooked lunches

Generous leave provisions

Supportive collegial environment

Job summary

St Paul’s Collegiate School in Hamilton, NZ, invites applications for a Secondary English teacher (Years 7–15) / wharekura. This permanent, full-time role starts in Term 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will teach Years 9–13 English, bring a solution-focused approach, place aakonga at the centre of pedagogy, and support mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori. The school offers a competitive remuneration package, a St Paul’s Allowance (approx.

Qualifications

• Registered English teacher with current practicing certificate (NZ) or eligible for registration.
• Experience teaching Year 9–13 English curriculum.
• Commitment to mana Ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons to Year 9–13 students.
• Contribute to curriculum development within the English Department.
• Support co-curricular and school community initiatives.

Skills

English teaching

Education

Certified teacher (NZ)

Job description

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

English

St Paul’s Allowance of $5,320 per annum plus an annual co-curricular programme and academic scholarship Bonus

St Paul’s Collegiate School is one of New Zealand’s premier independent day and boarding schools.

This is an exciting time to join our school. At the start of this year, we welcomed our first cohort of junior girls (Year 9). In 2027 this group will progress into Year 10, resulting in a fully co-educational school offering from Year 9 to Year 13 for all students.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled English teacher to join our committed and well-established English Department. The successful candidate will need experience teaching the Year 9 – Year 13 English curriculum. We’re looking for someone who has a solution-focused approach to education, places aakonga at the centre of their pedagogy, seeks excellence in their practice, and has a commitment to and understanding of mana oorite moo te maatauranga maaori.

St Paul’s is well-resourced, has small class sizes, and has very motivated and self-disciplined students. Staff enjoy benefits including daily cooked lunches, generous leave provisions, and a supportive and collegial environment. A competitive remuneration package is on offer, including teacher salary scale plus a St Paul’s Allowance of $5,617 per annum. There is also an annual bonus round that rewards staff for their involvement in our co-curricular programme and academic scholarship.

At St Paul’s, our vision is Cultivating Educated Contributors, and our mission is Inspiring Minds, Building Character, Shaping Futures. Alongside academic excellence, we are dedicated to being New Zealand’s premier boarding school, offering outstanding facilities, expert pastoral care, and diverse engagement opportunities for students. We want staff who will commit to our vision and mission and who will work with us in achieving our strategic goals.

This is a permanent, full-time role with a Term 1, 2027 start date.