Westlake Girls' High School Auckland

Teachers of English (2 positions)

Westlake Girls' High School is a leading secular state girls’ school in New Zealand with more than 2,000 students, situated on Auckland’s North Shore. and enjoys a reputation for excellence in academic studies, cultural & sporting activities as well as engagement with the local community. There is an ongoing programme of investment in teaching and facilities across the school which has an impressive history and an exciting future.

We are seeking innovative and enthusiastic teachers of English to work with the Faculty of Language Acquisition and Literature. Applicants will have a growth mindset, the ability to develop and create responsive assessment practices for students and will be flexible. Our faculty is a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team in a well-resourced and exciting school and is committed to providing the opportunity for every student to reach their personal excellence.  

A commitment to mana ōrite mō te Mātauranga Māori and cultural responsiveness is essential.

Applicants are expected to participate in the extensive co-curricular life of the school.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education:

www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/. 

Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, starting rate of $59,027 and top rate of $99,216. Hours of work will be full time (25 hpw) as set out in the STCA.

Entry requirements:

To become a secondary teacher, you need to have one of the following at Level 7 or above of the NZQF

• A specialist subject degree followed by a one-year Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) or a Master of Teaching (Secondary)
• A Bachelor of Education (Technology)
• A Bachelor of Teaching conjoint degree (a combination of teaching and specialist subjects).