HOD English

Are you an inspiring educator with a passion for literature and a heart for ministry? Kaikohe Christian School is seeking a dedicated senior English teacher to lead our Year 10–13 students into the 2027 academic year and beyond.

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic specialist to deliver the New Zealand English Curriculum across Year 10 and NCEA Levels 1–3. You will inspire a love for language and storytelling while preparing senior students for their future pathways.

Key responsibilities and attributes will include:

• curriculum excellence: deliver engaging, high-quality english programmes for Years 10–13
• cultural responsiveness: connect meaningfully with our diverse student body, particularly our māori learners, integrating bicultural perspectives into your teaching
• special character alignment: a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special christian character of the school is a condition of appointment.

About our school

We are a tight-knit, vibrant and supportive Year 1–13 state-integrated Christian school located in the heart of the beautiful mid-north. Our mission is to provide an excellent education grounded in a biblical worldview. We empower our rangatahi (youth) to fulfill their God-given potential, fostering both academic success and strong Christian character.

Allowances

• High priority teacher supply allowance
• Teacher bonding scheme: $40,000 over 5 years for hard-to-staff schools

Applicants must be registered teachers with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (or have eligibility to register).